The Tract making up what is now known as the
Cedar Ridge
Trail and West Essex Park complex was purchased from the Leni
Lenape indians in 1699. The colonists found the land poorly suited
for farming due to its propensity for flooding, but the resident
oak forest and subsequent cedar forest, proved ideal for logging.
In addition, the pasture land created was used for grazing cattle.
The logging continued up until the tract was acquired by the Essex
County Park Commission approximately 60 years ago.
This cache is an
opportunity to visit a place that has a hard to describe, "Strange"
feel to it. See if it affects you
similarly.
The area is likely to be muddy or wet in
areas, depending on the time of year and recent
rains.
The cache itself, is hidden
close to parking and the trail.
The cache is a Bison Tube.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PEN or PENCIL.
Click "The West Essex Park RUT" to see an
example of a prototypical RUT MAKER.His parents must be really
proud! Be sure to read
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