Birdwatching near Princeton, NJ (Mercer County)

Abbott Marsh 13.36 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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Animal Haven at Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 12.35 miles

Monroe, Middlesex County, NJ

Located within the expansive Thompson Park in Monroe Township, the Animal Haven is a free, public area featuring fe...

• Location

  Thompson Park,
  Off Lakeview Ave
  Monroe, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Assunpink Wildlife Management Area 14.39 miles

Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ

Explore over 6,300 acres of diverse habitats at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area! Featuring three picturesque lak...

• Location

  Clarksburg-Robbinsville Rd.
  Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsRC Flying Field

  Amenities

Baldpate Mountain 11.76 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

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Colonial Park Gardens 11.01 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...

• Location

  156 Mettlers Rd
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Duke Farms 12.95 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and ...

• Location

  80 US Highway 206
  Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Bike Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Duke Island Park 12.74 miles

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

Located in Bridgewater Township, Duke Island Park is a site of rich natural beauty which offers varied recreational...

• Location

  Old York Road,
  Bridgewater, NJ 08807

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 9.42 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti...

• Location

  42 Riva Ave,
  South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Goat Hill Overlook 14.22 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

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Moderate Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hamilton Veterans Park 10.88 miles

Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Hamilton Veterans Park is a sprawling 350+ acre park in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, dedicated to veterans and...

• Location

  Hamilton, New Jersey 08690

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Veterans / Memorial

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsSkate ParkParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 13.40 miles

Raritan, Somerset County, NJ

Built in 1879 for the Hibernia Mine Railroad, and used as a railroad bridge for fifteen years, the structure has no...

John A. Roebling Park 12.68 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

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

Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) 4.66 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a 20+ miles bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corri...

• Location

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Marquand Park 1.79 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreati...

• Location

  Lovers Lane,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Mercer County Park 7.07 miles

Lawrence, Mercer County, NJ

Mercer County Park offers hiking, walking, blading, boating, playing outside, and more.

• Location

  West Windsor Township
  New Jersey 08550

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Volleyball CourtsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Opossum Road Woods 3.33 miles

Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ

Opossum Road Woods is a small tract of open space owned and managed by Montgomery Township. The trail starts at the...

• Location

  Opossum Road Woods,
  Montgomery, NJ 08558

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Plainsboro Preserve 5.60 miles

Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ

Plainsboro Preserve was created as a partnership between Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township and the New Jersey A...

• Location

  80 Scotts Corner Road
  Cranbury, New Jersey 08512

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Princeton Battlefield State Park 2.48 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Information about Princeton Battlefield State Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

• Location

  500 Mercer Rd,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 14.84 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...

• Location

  112 Ryders Lane,
  New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Six Mile Run Reservoir 9.65 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.

• Location

  597 Canal Rd
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities