Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls) near Mercer County, NJ

Abbott Marsh 7.60 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

The Abbott Marshlands is a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. Just moments outside the City o...

• Location

  Trenton, Hamilton, Bordentown - NJ

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)

  Trails

Baldpate Mountain 9.89 miles

Titusville, Mercer County, NJ

Baldpate Mountain is both a historic area, as well as an outdoor enthusiast dream. Bikers and Hikers alike will lov...

• Location

  Fiddlers Creek Road
  Titusville, New Jersey 08560

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Bowman's Hill Tower (PA) 12.53 miles

New Hope, Bucks County, PA

Anyone traveling through the communities along the Delaware River in Bucks County will eventually see the site of a...

• Location

  New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Bull's Island Recreation Area 19.35 miles

Stockton, Hunterdon County, NJ

Bulls Island is part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. It is bounded by the Delaware River to the east ...

• Location

  2185 Daniel Bray Highway,
  Stockton, New Jersey 08559

• Activities

  HikingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)

  Trails

Cheesequake State Park 25.50 miles

Old Bridge, Middlesex County, NJ

Cheesequake State Park offers hiking, bike, walking, swimming, camping, and much much more for every who visits.

• Location

  300 Gordon Road
  Matawan, NJ 07747

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

Crystal Lake Park 11.89 miles

Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ

Encompassing over 370 acres, Crystal Lake Park welcomes visitors to a rugged and topographically unique setting. Wi...

• Location

  2401 Axe Factory Rd,
  Bordentown, New Jersey 08505

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

Goat Hill Overlook 13.08 miles

Lambertville, Hunterdon County, NJ

Goat Hill Overlook is a scenic gem located in Lambertville, NJ, offering visitors stunning views of the Delaware Ri...

• Location

  Goat Hill Overlook Trailhead,
  20 George Washington Rd,
  Lambertville, NJ 08530

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Moderate Surface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

John A. Roebling Park 6.91 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area 29.15 miles

Califon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Ken Lockwood Gorge is a Wildlife Management Area in Hunterdon County.

• Location

  Raritan River Rd,
  Califon, New Jersey 07830

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Walking Paths

  Trails

Leonard J. Buck Garden 27.02 miles

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

• Location

  11 Layton Road
  Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center 26.79 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery relate...

• Location

  331 Georgia Tavern Road
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park 26.39 miles

South Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay....

• Location

  201 John T O'Leary Blvd,
  South Amboy, NJ 08879

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Ringing Rocks County Park 29.19 miles

Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, PA

Back in 2007, we visited an interesting park called Ringing Rocks County Park in PA. What makes this park so intere...

• Location

  Ringing Rocks Road,
  Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

• Activities

  HikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Round Valley Recreation Area 23.64 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Round Valley Reservoir attracts swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore, while the...

• Location

  1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road
  Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Six Flags Great Adventure 17.45 miles

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

One of the largest theme parks in the world, Six Flags Great Adventure has so much to offer any age visitor! From p...

• Location

  1 Six Flags Blvd,
  Jackson, NJ 08527

• Attractions

  Amusement / Theme ParkArcades / Games of ChanceSprayground / SplashgroundWater ParkZoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Sourland Mountain Preserve 12.92 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Sourland Mountain Preserve offers hiking, bird watching, glacial erratics and more

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Tyler State Park 14.85 miles

Newtown, Bucks County, PA

Tyler State Park includes playgrounds, frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, walking/hiking trails, mountain biking...

• Location

  101 Swamp Rd.
  Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

Voorhees State Park 29.50 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Park offers camping, nature trails, overlooks of NYC, a nice observatory, and much more.

• Location

  251 County Road 513
  Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails