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Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve Loop
Princeton, New Jersey
4.5
2.3 mi
/ 157 ft gain
An 8-mile network of maintained trails traversing this Preserve, Mountain Lakes North, John Witherspoon Woods,parts of Tusculum (private) and Community Park North makes a variety of loop hikes possible. Pathways include a boardwalk (over wetlands) and paved bicycle roads. Click here for a trail map of the entire open space area, provided by the NJ Trails Association (2009).
Mostly flat terra...
Trolley Track, Founder's Walk, River's Edge, and Far Trail Loop
Princeton, New Jersey
3 mi
/ 164 ft gain
Trolley Track, Founder's Walk, River's Edge, and Far Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Princeton, New Jersey.
Visit the Princeton Battlefield Park Suspension Bridge
Princeton, New Jersey
4.8
0.5 mi
To find this bridge, you essentially park at the Princeton Battlefield Park and walk all the way down towards the woods (you'll pass an old house if you're going the right way). When you enter the woods there will be a tight trail but it will quickly open up. When it does, you want to take a left and walk all the way down until you start to see a building and a pond. In that case, take a right ...
Delaware and Raritan Canal-Millstone Valley
South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
3.92 mi
/ 75 ft gain
Delaware and Raritan Canal-Millstone Valley is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Princeton, New Jersey.
Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath - Historic Brearley House to Turning Basin
Lawrence Township, New Jersey
9.54 mi
/ 164 ft gain
Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath - Historic Brearley House to Turning Basin is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Princeton, New Jersey.
Maidenhead Trail to Rosedale Lake
Trenton, New Jersey
5.48 mi
/ 282 ft gain
Maidenhead Trail to Rosedale Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lawrence Township, New Jersey.
Mercer County Park (East and West) Trails
West Windsor Township, New Jersey
7.14 mi
/ 272 ft gain
Mercer County Park (East and West) Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near West Windsor Township, New Jersey.
Bike the Sourlands
Pennington, New Jersey
10 mi
Cycle through one of the most beautiful areas of New Jersey, the Sourland Mountain Preserve area with acres of forest, wetlands, and farmland. For a shorter ride you can park at Hopewell Valley Central High School and depart from there on Pennington-Harbourton Road to Scotch Road and Bear Tavern Roads. Further north and closer to Montgomery, you can park on and depart from Ridge Road, heading n...
Hike through the Sourland Mountain Preserve
Hopewell, New Jersey
5.0
2.91 mi
The Sourland Mountain Preserve stretches from Hunterdon County all the way into Somerset County. The trails referenced here are on the southwest side of the preserve in Hunterdon County. They are accessible from an on site parking lot at 233 Rileyville Road in Ringoes NJ.There are several trails at this location, which add up to about 2.9 miles if you explore each section. The main service road...
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Nockamixon Forest Camp
Located on top of a ridge that overlooks the winding Tohickon Creek, this 20+ acre campsite is peaceful with abundant wildlife. Secluded ...
From $130 / night
Southampton Township, New Jersey
Pinelands Getaway
Located on the reservoir for the cranberry farm, this is the only campsite on the 200+ acre property.
Catch and release fishing and BYO...
From $130 / night
Highlands, New Jersey
Camp Gateway Sandy Hook
Overview
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities ava...
Staten Island, New York
Camp Gateway Staten Island
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This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United St...
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Sycamore Hill Farm Creekside
Just 1.5 hours from NYC and conveniently close to the Saucon Creek, this campsite is a campers' paradise. The site is bounded by the Sauc...
From $100 / night
Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania
Riverhouse Farm
Welcome! This premium site provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the wonders of nature while relaxing by the river on our 40 acre farm....
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