Rocky hike that quickly arrives at a panorama over the surrounding hills, valleys, and farmland and returns along a stream.
Thompson Park – Monmouth County
Hike through fields and forest around Swimming River Reservoir and Marlu Lake in Monmouth County.
Baldpate Mountain – Ted Stiles Preserve
Hike that includes a view towards the Delaware River and passes a few old farm buildings.
Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve
Easy hike around the edges of grasslands and through some forested areas with plenty of birding opportunities.
Thompson Park Conservation Area
Two connecting sections of trails through forest and along meadows and farms.
Thompson Park – Middlesex
Easy wooded trails with rolling hills and a meandering stream.