Helyar Woods at Rutgers Gardens
A small section of woods adjacent to Rutgers Gardens and Westons Mill Pond.
All hike guides for central New Jersey which includes areas such as Sourland Mountain, Cheesequake State Park, Baldpate Mountain, and Hartshorne Woods.
We consider this roughly the area between Route 78 and Route 195 but what constitutes “central” is subjective (and for some is an existential debate…). Listed by last updated.
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A small section of woods adjacent to Rutgers Gardens and Westons Mill Pond.
Two connecting sections of trails through forest and along meadows and farms.
Hike that includes a view towards the Delaware River and passes a few old farm buildings.
Pleasant hike over rolling hills and through beautiful marshlands with the assistance of numerous boardwalks.
Hike along a creek in a rocky ravine and through fields undergoing reforestation.
Hike through mountain laurel over rolling hills, enjoy river and ocean views, and check out military bunkers from WWII.
Pretty, well-maintained trails that are best for short loops plus a visitor center and small reptile house.
Wander easy trails, cross a swinging bridge, do some birding, and explore a Revolutionary War battlefield.
Short hike with a butterfly garden plus a side trip for viewpoints over pretty marshland.
Short, easy trails that are good as a mild introduction to hiking or for hiking with kids.
Small county park with a very nice trail system through a pine forest with several short, easy loops – or combine all for a 5.0 mile hike.
Plenty of waterfalls and cascades along a stream running through a scenic gorge, plus a section of the Highlands Trail.