Hidden gems - Nature preserves in New Brunswick, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in New Brunswick

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New Brunswick. This list contains 29 places from Nature preserve category.

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Schiff Nature Center

Nature preserve

5.00 (8 reviews) (~33.12 km from centre)

Conaskonk Point

Nature preserve

👍👍 There are alot of ticks in the area.

5.00 (7 reviews) (~23.28 km from centre)

Secaucus greenway

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place with 2 great playgrounds for kids

4.90 (26 reviews) (~49.49 km from centre)

Pettoranello Gardens

Nature preserve

👍👍 Easy trails and lake right within Princeton. Ample parking.

4.90 (7 reviews) (~23.3 km from centre)

Shooter's Island

Nature preserve

👍👍 Got shot, 10/10 would go again.

4.90 (7 reviews) (~30.22 km from centre)

D & R Canal - Rocky Hill

Nature preserve

4.80 (132 reviews) (~17.77 km from centre)

Omick Woods Hiking Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 The main trail is a loop of about 1.4 miles. Parts of it are rocky but overall it is not a difficult hike. There is a small stream that tbe trail crosses several times. A nice little hike. Quiet, scenic and convenient.

4.80 (16 reviews) (~34.98 km from centre)

NJCF Open Space

Nature preserve

4.80 (12 reviews) (~35.63 km from centre)

Metedeconk Preserve

Nature preserve

4.80 (6 reviews) (~41.34 km from centre)

Butler Road Natural Area

Nature preserve

4.80 (5 reviews) (~11.67 km from centre)

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍 There weren't a lot of signs indicating where you can park, walk, ect. So it can be a bit difficult to navigate. But the views are fun.

4.70 (127 reviews) (~44.95 km from centre)

Schiff Natural Lands Trust/Schiff Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

😐 Trails are paved or flat/marked from vehicle traffic. The meadow is very nice.

4.70 (91 reviews) (~33.16 km from centre)

John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Great place for a run or easy hike. Trails aren't super long but the area is well-maintained. My dog loves coming here for walks too🙂

4.70 (70 reviews) (~14.67 km from centre)

The Donald And Barbara Zucker Natural Exploration Area

Nature preserve

👍 Great place to have an event for kids! Like a natural playground! Needs a little care though! Great sunlight during the day the whole year!

4.70 (68 reviews) (~45.59 km from centre)

Bernadette Morales Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice surprise. Highly recommend. Thanks to Volunteers for your hard work and make such a beautiful trail available to us. Thanks!

4.70 (63 reviews) (~35.85 km from centre)

Rutgers University Ecological Preserve

Nature preserve

Miles of trails cut through this 370-acre wooded preserve on Rutgers' Piscataway campus.

4.70 (34 reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)

Hell Mountain Preserve

Nature preserve

4.70 (13 reviews) (~36 km from centre)

New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice out the way hiking trails. It has a streams and over 300 acres of land. The Center, located in the foothills of the Highlands, boasts an environmental learning center, tree-top level observation deck, bookstore, and exhibits. They have a bird-feeding station next to the building and is a popul...

4.60 (125 reviews) (~29.99 km from centre)

Fair Haven Fields Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍 Great place to take a walk!

4.60 (84 reviews) (~38.44 km from centre)

Cushetunk Mountain Preserve

Nature preserve

4.60 (64 reviews) (~33.78 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Nature preserves in New Brunswick, United States