Place to visit
Black Rock Forest, United States: what it is and when to go
Black Rock Forest is a nature preserve in the Hudson highlands of Orange County New York in United States (Greenwich). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Nature preserve in the Hudson highlands of Orange County New York · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Reservoir Road 65, 12518, Cornwall
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 80 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- sunrise-sunset; Nov-Dec off
- Website
- blackrockforest.org
- Run by
- Black Rock Forest Consortium
- Coordinates
- 41.39951, -74.02778
What it is and where
Black Rock Forest is a nature preserve in the Hudson highlands of Orange County New York in United States (Greenwich). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Greenwich, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 138 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.39951, -74.02778; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Black Rock Forest Consortium
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Black Rock Forest is April to October.
- JanPossible9:20
- FebPossible10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Black Rock Forest has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Storm King State ParkState park in Orange County, New York4.1 km
- Camp OlmstedFive Points Mission summer camp and retreat in Cornwall-on-Hudson4.9 km
- West Point Cadet ChapelChurch at the United States Military Academy5.8 km
- Knox's Headquarters State Historic SiteHistoric house6.2 km
- Moodna ViaductRailroad bridge in United States of America6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Rock Forest?
It is a nature preserve in the Hudson highlands of Orange County New York in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Black Rock Forest?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Black Rock Forest?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Storm King State Park, Camp Olmsted, West Point Cadet Chapel. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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