Below you find a quick list of destinations within about 15 miles of Van Nest Park. You can browse by activity type, general category (like a park) or rentals/outfitters. If you are looking for information about Van Nest Park, and not about destinations nearby, please click the "Overview" tab above.
Abbott Marsh 11.19 miles
The Abbott Marshlands is a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. Just moments outside the City o...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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
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....
-
Location
Monmouth County -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management Areas
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.
-
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...
-
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...
-
Location
-
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...
-
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.
-
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
Naaman Williams Park 13.86 miles
Naaman Williams Park is a smaller park in Franklin, NJ that offers a large open field, tennis courts, playgrounds, ...
-
Location
-
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Has TrailsSurface Type: Paved
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...
-
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...
-
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
Princeton Battlefield State Park 3.96 miles
Information about Princeton Battlefield State Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.
-
Location
500 Mercer Rd,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Has Trails
Scudder Falls (Delaware River) 13.27 miles
These 'falls' are caused by an old stone and wood beam diversion dam originally built sometime in the 1800s for a m...
-
Location
Ewing, New Jersey 08628 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Park (General)
Six Mile Run Reservoir 11.25 miles
Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.
-
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
-
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...
-
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
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...
-
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...
-
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
-
Location
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
Activities
FishingHikingJogging / Running -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Has Trails
Woodlot Park 6.70 miles
Monmouth Junction, Middlesex County, NJ
Woodlot Park offers open areas for picnics and barbeque's, and include baseball/softball fields, walking paths, bas...
-
Location
124 New Rd
Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Has TrailsSurface Type: Paved