Weiss Ecology Center letterbox

This letterbox is actually on public land in the Norvin Green State
Forest.

The clues start at the Weiss Ecology Center 150 Snake Den Rd. Ringwood,
NJ

To get to the starting point take highway 287 to exit 55. Go approx 4
miles north on county route 511 just past the skyline diner turn left on West
Brook Rd.

The road crosses the reservoir and passes a junction with Stonetown Rd
(keep left). A half a mile past this junction turn left on Snake Den Rd.
Drive uphill bearing left to the parking area on the right just before the
gate to the Ecology center.

Trail brochures can be obtained at the visitor center.

Take the blue trail (Hewitt Butler trail) on the left of Snake Den Rd.
above the Ecology Center.

Follow the blue blazes as the trail ascends steeply until you find your
self on top of a large granite monolith with a clear view to the east.

As you continue onward you should pass a turnoff for the red trail which
leads to a high point (elev 900) where one can see Manhattan (on a clear day).

Follow the blue trail as it descends and then climbs in succession.
Eventually you will find your self on another summit (1000) where the yellow
blazed trail starts.

The high point on the red trail should be clearly visible at 20 degrees
magnetic.

Continue to follow the blue trail as it descends into a shaded valley.
Just before you reach the creek the white trail splits off to the left. Stay on
the blue trail as it goes right and crosses the creek.

80 paces after crossing the creek you will find a tree with its trunk
split in three on the left.

50 paces further down the trail is a tree with its trunk split in two.