The undisturbed forest and rugged terrain of Norvin Green offers sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area, the forest is near Wanaque Reservoir and is home to an extensive trail system built from old logging roads. Several trails link up with public and private facilities, including the Weis Ecology Center and reservoir property. The existing trails, either old forest roads or new trails constructed by volunteers, are perfect for nature walks and other outdoor classroom activities. With hills ranging from 400 to 1,300 feet in elevation, Norvin Green provides the avid hiker with scenic vistas, including the New York skyline, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma. The property is accessible by foot only.

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out the trash you carry in. Bags are provided throughout the site. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.

Open daily sunrise to sunset.

Please be aware that the following trails on properties under the administration of Ringwood State Park are now open.  Those marked with an asterisk had previously been closed.

Ringwood State Park
*Manor Trail
*Cupsaw Brook Trail

Ramapo Mountain State Forest
* South Ridge Trail
Wanaque Ridge Trail
Castle Point Trail
Ringwood Ramapo Trail north of Skyline Drive to Shepherd Lake Hoeferlin Trail between Pool Hollow Road and intersection withy Cannonball Trail Hoeferlin Trail north of Skyline Drive and south of Skyline Drive to MacEvoy Trail (closed b/t MacEvoy and Cannonball) Cannonball Trail between Barbara Drive and intersection with Hoeferlin Trail Cannonball Trail north of Skyline Drive and south of Skyline Drive to MacEvoy Trail(closed south of MacEvoy)

Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Burnt Meadow Trail
Horse Pond Mountain Trail
*Stonetown Circular Trail (Jungle Habitat Section) Red Trail White Trail Orange Trail Yellow Trail

Norvin Green State Forest
Northern Section
Manaticut Point Trail
Overlook Rock Trail (southern section)
*Lake Sonoma Trail
Hewitt Butler from West Brook Road north to Burnt Meadow Rd. (closed from Burnt Meadow Road north to 511)

Norvin Green State Forest
Southern Section
All Trails Open

Farny State Park
*All trails open

The Weis Ecology Center is administered by the New Jersey Audubon Society and is dedicated to environmental education. Programs focus on the interdependence of plants and animals of the Highlands region of the state. Weis is a residential center that offers recreational opportunities such as hiking and cross-country skiing.

A system of marked hiking trails are available for the public to explore. These trails offer visitors opportunities to hike interior woodlands and rocky vistas. There are no multi-use trails available in the park.

Please note that the trail difficulty ratings are opinion only. All trail mileages represent only the portion of the trail that passes through Norvin Green State Forest, and complete trail lengths could be longer. To avoid getting lost, a topographical trail map is highly recommended for navigation of the trails.

Norvin Green State Forest brochure map (pdf file size 871 kb) This map is adequate for a day hike.
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Maps may also be purchased in the Weis Ecology Center or through the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference.

Norvin Green includes part of the Highlands Trail, which will run from the Delaware River to the Hudson River when completed.

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The Highlands Natural Pool
Adjacent to Norvin Green State Forest, this olympic size, stream-fed freshwater pool is a great place for hikers to cool off in the summer. Daily or membership fees apply.

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View the State Park Service areas open to hunting for 2012-2013

Hunting is permitted in designated areas within the park and is subject to Division of Fish and Wildlife regulations.

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