There Are A Total Of 5 Nature Trails Hiding In The Small Town Of Hopewell, New Jersey
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Ben Jones
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Sometimes small places can lead you to some big adventures. The little borough of Hopewell is home to just 2,000 people but it’s surrounded by some amazing nature trails. You can experience the state’s natural beauty one step at a time as you take in these tranquil trails. Lace up your hiking shoes — here are five trails worth exploring near Hopewell.
Cedar Ridge Preserve, Van Dyke Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
This scenic hiking area is located at the base of the Sourland Mountains. This mountain "range" extends just 568 feet above sea level but it rises sharply from the surrounding countryside.
The 220-acre Cedar Ridge Preserve is covered with forest and meadows –there are numerous loop options so you can pick a hike that’s just the right length.
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Elks Preserve, 151-181 Crusher Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
This 45-acre natural space is located on former farmland. It’s now covered with young maple and cedar trees and there’s a tranquil mile-long path through the preserve. Connecting trails allow you to extend your hike.
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Rocky Brook Trail, Millstone, NJ, USA
This scenic trail is just 1.3 miles long but it’s a pleasant hike. It skirts the Sourland Mountains and follows a rugged and rocky creek.
St. Michael's Farm Preserve, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
This expansive 400-acre preserve was once the home of St. Michael’s Orphanage and Industrial School – it’s right on the edge of the borough. It’s covered with fields and forests and farm roads provide six miles of walking trails.
Mount Rose Preserve, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
This natural area covers nearly 400 acres and includes meadows, shrub land, and forest. There are four miles of trails in the preserve and they offer a pleasant rural hiking experience.
There are many more trails if you drive a bit further out in the borough – learn more about the area on the Hopewell Township website. Once you’ve explored the trails of Hopewell, here are some more trails you’ll want to explore.
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Cedar Ridge Preserve, Van Dyke Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Elks Preserve, 151-181 Crusher Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Rocky Brook Trail, Millstone, NJ, USA
St. Michael's Farm Preserve, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Mount Rose Preserve, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA