Hart's Woods

Hart's Woods
trail entrance signage
Map showing the location of Hart's Woods
Map showing the location of Hart's Woods
Location within New York
LocationPerinton, New York
Coordinates43°05′52″N 77°24′43″W / 43.09769°N 77.4119°W / 43.09769; -77.4119 (Hart's Woods)
Area14 acres (5.7 ha)
Governing bodyTown of Perinton
Designated1972

Hart's Woods is a small forest located in Perinton, New York. It contains a pristine stand of beech-maple forest, which covered 47% of Perinton prior to settlement.[1] This type of forest with two dominant tree species thrives in areas of glacial till. The 14-acre (5.7 ha) site was declared a National Natural Landmark in June 1972.[2]

Hart's Woods is open to the public for hiking on its trail system. It is operated by the Town of Perinton Recreation and Parks Department.[3]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Natural History". Town of Perinton. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15. Year designated: 1972
  3. ^ "Perinton Recreation and Parks Department" (PDF). Town of Perinton. Retrieved September 12, 2016.