Norvin Green State Park

Hike Name: Norvin Green State Park Location: north NJ Length: 10+ Submitted by: Joseph Pettorino Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more New Jersey trail reviews New Jersey national parks New Jersey state parks
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Description
Norvin Greene is a great place to detox. Especially if going up and down small mountains all day is your idea of fun. Highlights of the typical circular involve; a trip through the area know as the "Pine Paddies" Which takes you over mountain number one and into a small wetland on the other side with spectacular views of the Wanaque reservoir. ONce down, follow the yellow trail up Assiniwikam mountain (an indian name). There is a really special ne view where you can see EVERYTHING for miles. Go down Assiniwikam and over the shoulder of the mountain to the otter hole. The otter hole is a really great little swimming spot, especially on hot days. Follow the creek on down then up back onto the ridge. Head on over to "Yoo-Hoo" point. A favorite local place for Yodeling and yelling "Yoo-Hoo". Down the mountain and up the last. The last mountain is called high point. It's a bald rock peak covered with gneiss. A really cool place to chill. If you still have ambition, visit the Roomy mine. A real iron mine from the 1800's pretty large for new jersey standards.

As a variation, one could do it in winter like I did last week. With a foot of snow, and some plastic pants and gaiters, one could climb up the mountains on one side and slide down on their bums on the other sides. I had a great day doing that and a whole lot of bushwacking!

Happy Hiking.

Directions to Hike
287 N to Wanaque exit
Keep bearing right. Puts you on the main drag into wanaque. Keep on going for about 5 miles til you get to the Wanaque diner, make the next left. Follow the road over the bridge and along the shores of the wanaque reservoir. 6 miles. Left on SNAKE DEN ROAD.
Follow til end.
Stop in at Weiss Ecology center, visitor center/museum. Check in.

Contact Information
Norvin Green State Forest
1304 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, New Jersey 07456-1799
(973) 962-7031

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