If you’re looking for a new spot to relax in the calm and quiet New Jersey nature, then you will definitely want to head towards Princeton and explore the beautiful Billie Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve. This delightful spot in nature makes for an excellent outing. Don’t wait! Read to see everything we have to show you about what is here!

This beautiful, underrated park in Princeton is worth a drive from nearly anywhere in the state.
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Its 400 acres of preserved open space, just a mile north of the Princeton University campus, are truly worth exploring.
You'll find miles of trails laid out before you ...
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... and each scenic trail takes you to a new view that's sure to take your breath away.
You can wander for however long you'd like - the trails weave in and out of the property in an easy-to-follow way.
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There are even two bike trails if you prefer to explore on wheels.
Part of the mission of the Mountain Lakes Preserve is to educate the public, and you'll find all sorts of information displayed throughout the park.
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Learn about native flora and fauna and how you can help protect the wilderness of the Garden State!

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Most of the grounds were part of the Witherspoon Estate, also known as Tusculum, and the historic Coventry Farm.
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There's even a small spillway waterfall here.
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The Mountain Lakes Preserve is just one of five sections of the entire park system that's connected in this area.
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You can also explore another beautiful mountain lake — Mountain Lakes North —John Witherspoon Woods, Community Park North, and the Tusculum Fields. Be sure to look out for signs that mark where private open space begins.
The open fields, boulders, pine forests, and old-growth hardwood forests create an environment that's sure to delight any nature lover.
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What a stunning place to spend time outdoors!
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For more information, visit the Princeton Outdoors website.

Have you ever been to this exciting nature preserve? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that it is among the best natural wonders in New Jersey? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

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Billie Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 30 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA