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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
Clayton Park 12.04 miles
Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ
Clayton Park contains many miles of rolling singletrack winding through deep woods and along open fields.
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Location
Emley's Hill Road
Upper Freehold, New Jersey 08501 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has Trails
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
Crosswicks Creek Park 12.19 miles
Allentown, Monmouth County, NJ
Crosswicks Creek Park, with Historic Walnford as its centerpiece, is a 1,500+ acre park in Upper Freehold Township....
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Location
Monmouth County -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management Areas
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
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
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
Perrineville Lake Park 10.40 miles
Millstone, Monmouth County, NJ
Perrineville Lake Park offers fishing, hiking, mountain biking and more through the rolling hills of Millstone.
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Location
Millstone, New Jersey 08510 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has Trails
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
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
Sourland Mountain Preserve 12.35 miles
Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ
Sourland Mountain Preserve offers hiking, bird watching, glacial erratics and more
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Location
East Mountain Rd.
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky
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
Union Transportation Trail (UTT) 11.86 miles
Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ
The Union Transportation Trail is deal for equestrians, hikers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists, this portion of th...
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Location
South-Western section of Monmouth County -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksRail To Trail -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock
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
Woodfield Reservation 6.33 miles
Woodfield is a 124-acre park located in Princeton Township that offers great hiking through deep woods
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Location
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
Activities
FishingHikingJogging / Running -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Has Trails