Helyar Woods at Rutgers Gardens
A small section of woods adjacent to Rutgers Gardens and Westons Mill Pond.
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.
Pleasant hike over rolling hills and through beautiful marshlands with the assistance of numerous boardwalks.
Gorgeous park that has the Black River as it’s centerpiece and is stunning in the fall.
Hike to three waterfalls – Factory, Fulmer, and Deer Leap – in a shady ravine.
Two beautiful waterfalls accessible to everyone via a short boardwalk trail through a hemlock ravine filled with rhododendron.
Short nature trail at Franklin Pond created by Erin Kidd for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
Paved trail with views of marshlands, suburban areas, Sandy Hook Bay, and the New York skyline.
Shady rail-trail that runs along the Raritan River and through scenic Ken Lockwood Gorge.
Easy, short trail lined with whimsical “fairy houses” made entirely of natural materials.
Pretty, well-maintained trails that are best for short loops plus a visitor center and small reptile house.
Multi-use level paths along a canal that are great for biking and easy hiking.