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Julian Capik Preserve

Julian Capik Preserve is a small park in Sayreville good for a short local hike.

Short and easy hike in a forested area of a preserved farm.

A short, easy local leg-stretcher hike with some bird-watching opportunities.

Short, easy trail along Farrington Lake that can connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond and Ireland Brook Conservation Area.

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

Short trails along fields and through forests, with a 30-foot cliff near Ten Mile Run.

Short trails along ponds and on twisty boardwalks through a shady forest, plus garden displays and a butterfly house.

Hike with history at a scenic park near the site of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and the Continental Army’s route to Trenton in 1776.

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

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

Hike short trails to the ocean and bay sides of a barrier island, and along an undeveloped beach with views of Barnegat Lighthouse.

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

Easy hike around the edges of grasslands and through some forested areas with plenty of birding opportunities.

Three short loops surrounding the Ten Mile Run Stream that can be combined or hiked alone.

Hike through forests, pines, open fields, and along the Six Mile Run.