Parks and Natural Areas near Far Hills, NJ (Somerset County)

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Soldiers Memorial Field
Union County

Soldiers Memorial Field 14.35 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

  • Location

    5 Myrtle Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Sourland Mountain Preserve
Somerset County

Sourland Mountain Preserve 16.12 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Rocky trails climb through boulder fields and over dozens of wooden walkways at Sourland Mountain Preserve, with ge...

  • Location

    East Mountain Rd.,
    Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksLand PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve
Mercer County

Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve 21.18 miles

Hopewell, New Jersey 08525

Easy woodland loops follow the headwaters of the Stony Brook at the Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve, a quiet D&R Green...

  • Location

    Mountain Road
    Hopewell, New Jersey 08525

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 18.43 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...

  • Location

    South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
    West Orange, New Jersey 07052

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

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Spruce Run Recreation Area
Hunterdon County

Spruce Run Recreation Area 15.68 miles

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Highlands Trail runs through Spruce Run, and there are six picnic areas with grills and a playground around the...

  • Location

    68 Van Syckles Road,
    Clinton, New Jersey 08809

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkRecreation Areas

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Stephens State Park
Warren County

Stephens State Park 14.76 miles

Hackettstown, Warren County, NJ

The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State...

  • Location

    800 Willow Grove St,
    Hackettstown, NJ 07840

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Morris County

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 13.52 miles

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the former country estate of Gustav Stickley. It is the only place that ...

  • Location

    2352 Rt. 10-West
    Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Sussex Branch Trail
Sussex County

Sussex Branch Trail 24.73 miles

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Information about the Sussex Branch Trail coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.


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Teetertown Camping Area
Hunterdon County

Teetertown Camping Area 11.49 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Public and group campsites are available, by reservation only. All necessities must be carried in and out of publi...

  • Location

    Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingNearby: Multi-use TrailsFacility: BathroomsPet Friendly

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve
Hunterdon County

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve 11.67 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Teetertown Preserve's 300+acre property is one of the most significant natural areas in Hunterdon County. The r...

  • Location

    Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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The Watershed Institute
Mercer County

The Watershed Institute 24.46 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

Nature reserve with more than 10 miles of hiking trails through wetlands, forests, meadows and streams, in Penningt...

  • Location

    31 Titus Mill Road,
    Hopewell, New Jersey 08534

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Trailside Nature & Science Center
Union County

Trailside Nature & Science Center 14.08 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...

  • Location

    452 New Providence Road,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Planetarium

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Tranquillity Farms
Sussex County

Tranquillity Farms 18.68 miles

Andover, Sussex County, NJ

Ride a hayride out to the pumpkin field and pick your own at Tranquillity Farms, then find your way through the cor...

  • Location

    47 Decker Pond Road,
    Andover, New Jersey 07821

  • Activities

    Playing in the playgroundWalking

  • Attractions

    Zoo / Aquarium

  • Farming

    Apple PickingCorn MazeFarm MarketHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Morris County

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 22.16 miles

Kinnelon, Morris County, NJ

The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.

  • Location

    Rt 511
    Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHiking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Union Furnace Preserve
Hunterdon County

Union Furnace Preserve 14.85 miles

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

This 170-acre wooded preserve bordering Spruce Run Reservoir is named for the colonial ironworks that flourished he...

  • Location

    15 Van Syckles Road,
    Clinton, New Jersey 08809

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Van Vleck House and Gardens
Essex County

Van Vleck House and Gardens 23.47 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...

  • Location

    21 Van Vleck Street
    Montclair, NJ 07042

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne
Passaic County

Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne 24.43 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

This small park in Wayne NJ offers benches/picnic table, as well as a soldiers memorial.

  • Location

    Wayne, New Jersey 07470

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkVeterans / Memorial

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaMonument

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Voorhees State Park
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park 13.46 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

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

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Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 13.59 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Forest Observatory, public events, NJAA, star watching, telescopes

  • Location

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

  • Activities

    Star Gazing / Astronomy

  • Attractions

    Observatory

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Special Places

    Observatory

  • Amenities

    Observatory

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Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens
Somerset County

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 7.90 miles

Warren, Somerset County, NJ

Non-profit arboretum with a community garden, a children's garden and a giving project growing produce for food pan...

  • Location

    197 Mountain Ave,
    Warren, New Jersey 07059

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

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