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Hart's Woods

Finger Lakes, New York geography stubsForests of New York (state)National Natural Landmarks in New York (state)Parks in Monroe County, New YorkPerinton, New York
Hart's woods trail entrance
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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. 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.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.

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Hart's Woods
Squirrels Heath Road, Town of Perinton

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Squirrels Heath Road 24
14450 Town of Perinton
New York, United States
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