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Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 9.89 miles
Somerville, Somerset County, NJ
Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...
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Location
Somerville, New Jersey 08876 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Cooper Gristmill 14.19 miles
Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...
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Location
66 Route 24,
Chester, New Jersey 07930 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksHistoric Area -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking Paths
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 7.16 miles
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...
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Location
324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Duke Farms 13.99 miles
Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ
Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and ...
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Location
80 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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Gardens / Arboretum -
Shop/Serv/Rent
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 6.92 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
Dog Park, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Ice Skating, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Sleddi...
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Location
Park Drive,
Mountainside, NJ 07101 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has Trails
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.20 miles
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...
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Location
353 East Hanover Avenue,
Morristown, New Jersey 07960 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Grace Lord Park 13.48 miles
Grace Lord Park in Boonton is one of our favorite stop offs when exploring the Boonton area. There is a small park,...
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Location
Essex Ave and Plane St.
Boonton, New Jersey 07005 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking Paths
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is one of...
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Location
Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
32 Pleasant Plains Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has Trails
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 2.72 miles
The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...
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Location
247 Southern Blvd,
Chatham Township, NJ 07928 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Hacklebarney State Park 14.12 miles
Long Valley, Morris County, NJ
Hacklebarney State Park offers miles of hiking, multiple waterfalls, and fishing access to the great black river
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Location
119 Hacklebarney Rd
Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525 -
Activities
FishingHikingHuntingJogging / Running -
Parks & Gardens
State Park -
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky
Hemlock Falls 9.55 miles
The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...
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Location
South Mountain Reservation, Essex County -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Rugged / RockyWalking Paths
Johnson Park 14.07 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...
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Location
Johnson Park,
Piscataway Township, NJ 08854 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Lewis Morris County Park 6.13 miles
Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...
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Location
270 Mendham Road,
Morristown, NJ 07960 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsFitness Trail Some are challenging
Lord Stirling Park 3.31 miles
Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ
Lord Stirling Park is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, within the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Pass...
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Location
190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths
Parks Lake 13.64 miles
Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...
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Location
Mt. Hope Road,
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Robert Street Park 13.98 miles
Also known as Concialdi Park offers softball, baseball, football fields, playground equipment, picnic area and two ...
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Location
168 Robert St,
Wharton, New Jersey 07885 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy
Soldiers Memorial Field 5.15 miles
The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...
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Location
5 Myrtle Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
South Mountain Reservation 9.26 miles
South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...
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Location
W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas -
Trails
Has Trails