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Helyar Woods at Rutgers Gardens

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.

Casual hiking on level, easy paths through a beautiful historic estate.

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.

Two beautiful waterfalls accessible to everyone via a short boardwalk trail through a hemlock ravine filled with rhododendron.

Short hike to a waterfall cascading over a rocky drop in Lockatong Creek.

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.

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

Hike through groves of large, tall trees and walk along meadows.

Pretty, well-maintained trails that are best for short loops plus a visitor center and small reptile house.

Hike on boardwalks through a swamp to observe wildlife in this interesting park.

Hike to two pretty waterfalls – one stepped and the other angled – along Stony Brook.

Plenty of cascades and waterfalls along a cool, shady trail.