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Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 8.93 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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Colonial Park 14.65 miles
Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visit...
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Location
156 Mettlers Road,
Somerset, NJ 08873 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Cooper Gristmill 10.99 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 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking Paths
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 10.39 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 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Cross Estate Gardens 2.59 miles
Bernardsville, Somerset County, NJ
The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross ...
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Location
61 Jockey Hollow Road,
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924 -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Duke Farms 12.65 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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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 5.87 miles
Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity to experience our agricultural heritage, providing through its livi...
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Location
73 Kahdena Rd
Morristown, NJ 07960 -
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HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.97 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 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Grace Lord Park 14.11 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 Outdoor Education Center 5.73 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
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...
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Location
Great Swamp WMR
32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Harding Township, NJ -
Activities
Walking -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking Paths
Hemlock Falls 12.66 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 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Rugged / RockyWalking Paths
Hugh Force Canal Park 13.17 miles
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
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Location
100 W Central Ave
Wharton, New Jersey 07885 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Johnson Park 14.94 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 -
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FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Leonard J. Buck Garden 5.80 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...
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Location
11 Layton Road
Far Hills, New Jersey 07931 -
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Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths
Lord Stirling Park 1.31 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 12.98 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
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 9.81 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 ...
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Location
2352 Rt. 10-West
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 -
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Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
White Oak Park 14.25 miles
Branchburg, Somerset County, NJ
This multi-use park in Branchburg, NJ offers many types of amenities: Soccer/lacrosse fields, baseball/softball fie...
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Location
Stony Brook Road,
Branchburg, NJ 08876 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playground -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved
Willowwood Arboretum 9.05 miles
Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...
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Location
300 Longview Rd
Chester, NJ 07931 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths