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Abbott Marsh 11.19 miles
The Abbott Marshlands is a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. Just moments outside the City o...
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Location
Trenton, Hamilton, Bordentown - NJ -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)
Assunpink Wildlife Management Area 9.31 miles
Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ
Many activities are allowed within the park. Seasonal hunting/fishing, boating (kayaking/roof top launch plus small...
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Location
Clarksburg-Robbinsville Rd.
Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Wildlife Management Areas -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock
Colonial Park 13.74 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
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Colonial Park Gardens 13.66 miles
The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...
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Location
156 Mettlers Rd
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
Davidsons Mill Pond Park 8.72 miles
South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ
Davidsons Mill Pond Park is a great place for walk, ice fishing, learning about the environment, and much more.
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Location
Davidsons Mill Pond Park
Riva Avenue
South Brunswick, NJ -
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Attractions
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Sports Plus
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved
Hamilton Veterans Park 7.89 miles
Hamilton Veterans Park contains fun for the whole family. You will find multiple picnic areas, tennis courts, baseb...
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Location
Hamilton, New Jersey 08690 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Herrontown Woods Arboretum 4.77 miles
Herrontown Woods, is located in the northeast part of Princeton and is set on 142 acres of wooded land. A system of...
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Location
600 Snowden Ln,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) 6.97 miles
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a 20+ miles bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corri...
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Location
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Rail To Trail -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Marquand Park 3.99 miles
Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreati...
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Location
Lovers Lane,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
Mercer County Park 3.82 miles
Mercer County Park offers hiking, walking, blading, boating, playing outside, and more.
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Location
West Windsor Township
New Jersey 08550 -
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved
Mercer County Park Disc Golf Course 4.38 miles
West Windsor, Mercer County, NJ
Information about Mercer County Park DGC coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.
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Location
Mercer County Park,
West Windsor Township, New Jersey 08550 -
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee Golf -
Attractions
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Sports Plus
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy
Opossum Road Woods 7.75 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...
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Location
Opossum Road Woods,
Montgomery, NJ 08558 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths
Plainsboro Preserve 3.31 miles
Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ
Plainsboro Preserve was created as a partnership between Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township and the New Jersey A...
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Location
80 Scotts Corner Road
Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes 6.03 miles
Located just minutes from Princeton, the stunning 100-acre arboretum boasts a classical style, mature with lush tre...
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Location
300 Meadow Lakes,
East Windsor, New Jersey 08520 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumLand Preserve -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy
Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 14.61 miles
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ
A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...
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Location
112 Ryders Lane,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy
Sayen House & Gardens 6.05 miles
Sayen House & Gardens offers so much beauty and enjoyment for anyone who visits.
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Location
155 Hughes Dr
Hamilton, New Jersey 08690 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Six Mile Run Reservoir 11.25 miles
Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.
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Location
597 Canal Rd
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt
The Watershed Institute 9.46 miles
The Watershed Institute offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that are open from dawn to dusk throughout the y...
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Location
31 Titus Mill Road,
Hopewell, New Jersey 08534 -
Activities
FishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Park (General)Land Preserve -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 9.32 miles
Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ
The 675 acre Thompson Park is the largest developed park in out Park System and is located in Monroe Township and J...
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Location
Monroe and Jamesburg, NJ -
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 13.47 miles
Both a historic location and just a beautiful place to visit, Washington Crossing State Park has a lot to offer any...
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Location
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, New Jersey 08560 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Camping
Camp Type: Group Camping -
Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
Parks & Gardens
State Park -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt