Black River County Park

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Park Overview:

Four wonderful cultural sites, and four trails linking them near the Black River in the Chester area.
Trail Uses:Hiking
Dogs:No dogs
Trail Miles:9.2 miles
Park Acreage:510 acres
City/County/
State:		Milltown/Morris/NJ
Park Description:

Black River County Park, part of the Morris County Park System, consists of 510 acres.  It includes four important cultural sites - Cooper Mill, Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center, Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, and Willowwood Arboretum - each of which is not only worth visiting in its own right, but also provides access to trails in the area.   A fuller description of each of these areas can be found on the park's web site under Contact Information below [look for the name of the cultural site, not "Black River County Park"]
Trails Overview:

Four marked trails traverse the park linking the various cultural sites [from 0.9 to 4.5 miles].   The Bamboo Brook Trail [blue, 4.5 miles] connects the Cooper Mill/Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center section of the park to the distant Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center/Willowwood Arboretum section.  For a trail map click on the Morris County Park Commission web page below and link to any one of the cultural sites to find a "Trail" tab.  Total trail miles: 9.2, plus many more unmarked trails.

  • A spur of the Patriots' Path [white] runs through the park
  • Advisory:  The Conifer Pass Trail [red] requires a free permit available at the Kay Environmental Center.
  • Pets are not welcomed at any of the cultural sites.
Directions:

Black River County Park is located west of US 206 near Chester.  Click on the Morris County Park Commission web page and link to any one of the four cultural sites [identified above] to find a "directions" tab.  The park has two separate sections with a connecting trail.
Contact Information:Morris County Park Commission
973-326-7600
Region:Morris County
Fees:None