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Mercer County Park

Easy trail that skirts the edge of Lake Mercer, travels through woods and along fields and streams.

Easy, short trail lined with whimsical “fairy houses” made entirely of natural materials.

Hike to three waterfalls – Factory, Fulmer, and Deer Leap – in a shady ravine.

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.

Hike through pine forest, around salt marshes, and along beaches while looking for Osprey in nesting platforms.

Easy trails plus a playground and picnic area makes this a great destination for families.

Small park with easy trails featuring McCormack Lake in the center.

Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.

Multi-use level paths along a canal that are great for biking and easy hiking.

Hike through pretty pine forest, wetlands, and bogs.

A paved trail on a former rail bed that runs through Monmouth County.

Shady rail-trail that runs along the Raritan River and through scenic Ken Lockwood Gorge.

Flat gravel path that traverses a section of New Jersey’s pine barrens.

Short, pleasant loop through pine barrens along the bluffs by the Maurice River.

Pleasant, easy hiking along the Maurice River with a chance to spot a bald eagle.