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Sourland Mountain Preserve 14.88 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)


Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve 21.11 miles

East Amwell, New Jersey 08551

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)


Spruce Run Recreation Area 22.19 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)


Stephens State Park 22.66 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)


Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve 19.86 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)


The Watershed Institute 23.08 miles

Hopewell, 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)


Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 21.09 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

Thompson Park is a vast 675-acre park, the largest in the Middlesex County Park System, located in Monroe Township ...

  • Location

    Monroe and Jamesburg, NJ
  • Activities

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

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)


Trailside Nature & Science Center 8.04 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


Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 23.45 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


Turtle Back Zoo 15.26 miles

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Within the zoo you will find all types of animals for your kids to enjoy. From birds of prey, to big cats, to repti...

  • Location

    560 Northfield Ave
    West Orange, New Jersey 07052
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking
  • Attractions

    Zoo / Aquarium
  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting Area


Union Furnace Preserve 21.82 miles

Union, Hunterdon County, NJ

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

  • 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)


Van Vleck House and Gardens 20.12 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)


Voorhees State Park 20.69 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 AreaTrails


Watchung Reservation 7.57 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...

  • Location

    452 New Providence Road,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved
  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)


Waterloo Village 23.48 miles

Byram, Sussex County, NJ

Waterloo Village, 19th century Morris Canal port town, is a National Historic Site. It is located along the banks o...

  • Location

    525 Waterloo Road
    Stanhope, New Jersey 07874
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails


Willowwood Arboretum 11.88 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

  • Location

    300 Longview Rd
    Chester, NJ 07931
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
  • Amenities

    Gardens