Birdwatching near Franklin, NJ (Somerset County)

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 13.53 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Nestled within 500 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp, the Environmental Education Center (EEC) at ...

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Essex County Environmental Center 24.60 miles

Roseland, Essex County, NJ

The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West E...

• Location

  621 Eagle Rock Avenue,
  Roseland, NJ 07068

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 21.28 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...

• Location

  353 East Hanover Avenue,
  Morristown, New Jersey 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Goat Hill Overlook 24.18 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

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 15.10 miles

New Vernon, Morris County, NJ

A twelve square mile wetland refuge twenty-six miles from Times Square, with close to eleven and a half miles of fo...

• Location

  Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
  32 Pleasant Plains Road
  Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 16.97 miles

Chatham, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...

• Location

  247 Southern Blvd,
  Chatham Township, NJ 07928

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Greenwood Gardens 20.30 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...

• Location

  274 Old Short Hills Road,
  Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Hacklebarney State Park 20.43 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

Hacklebarney State Park offers miles of hiking, multiple waterfalls, and fishing access to the great black river

• Location

  119 Hacklebarney Rd
  Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hamilton Veterans Park 21.47 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

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 15.19 miles

Harding, Morris County, NJ

The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...

• Location

  Great Swamp WMR
  32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
  Harding Township, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Henry Hudson Trail 18.86 miles

Leonardo, Monmouth County, NJ

This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling t...

• Location

  Western and Northern Monmouth County

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksRail To TrailWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 7.86 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...

Holmdel Park 19.69 miles

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

Holmdel Park is one of Monmouth County's most popular locations for active recreation and nature appreciation.

• Location

  44 Longstreet Road
  Holmdel, New Jersey 07733

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hunterdon County Arboretum 18.42 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Throughout the Arboretum, you will see a variety of trees, shrubs, and annuals and perennials, including both nativ...

• Location

  1020 New Jersey 31,
  Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Jockey Hollow 18.24 miles

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

The Morristown encampment ground, where the Continental Army wintered in 1777 and again through the brutal winter o...

• Location

  586 Tempe Wick Road
  Morristown, New Jersey 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

John A. Roebling Park 23.99 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

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

Johnson Park 3.62 miles

Piscataway, Middlesex County, NJ

This beautiful park along the Raritan River is enjoyed by many people looking for exercise and relaxation. A few no...

• Location

  Johnson Park,
  Piscataway Township, NJ 08854

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area 22.91 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

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) 16.60 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

Leonard J. Buck Garden 13.09 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

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities