Basking Ridge Hikers Rescued From Norvin Green State Forest

BLOOMINGDALE, NJ — Two hikers were rescued from Norvin Green State Forest last week, Bloomingdale police said.

The hikers, an 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old man from Basking Ridge, got lost in the woods around 5:45 on Oct. 16, police said. They entered from Snake Den Road, but couldn't find their way out.

The Bloomingdale Volunteer Search & Rescue Team found the hikers within several hours, and led them out of the woods unharmed.

Wanaque and Ringwood Police Departments were also notified.

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