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
Google / Michael Maloney 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. Cedar Ridge Preserve, Van Dyke Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Google Maps 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.
- Elks Preserve
Facebook / FoHVOS - Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space 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. Elks Preserve, 151-181 Crusher Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
- Rocky Brook Trail
Alltrails / Aidan Dugan 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. Rocky Brook Trail, Millstone, NJ, USA
- St. Michael’s Farm Preserve
Google / Michael Snyder 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. St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
- Mount Rose Preserve
Google / Samantha Bean 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. Mount Rose Preserve, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
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.
Google / Michael Maloney
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.
Cedar Ridge Preserve, Van Dyke Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Google Maps
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.
Facebook / FoHVOS - Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space
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.
Elks Preserve, 151-181 Crusher Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Alltrails / Aidan Dugan
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.
Rocky Brook Trail, Millstone, NJ, USA
Google / Michael Snyder
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.
St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Google / Samantha Bean
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.
Mount Rose Preserve, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
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Address: Cedar Ridge Preserve, Van Dyke Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USAAddress: Elks Preserve, 151-181 Crusher Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USAAddress: Rocky Brook Trail, Millstone, NJ, USAAddress: St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USAAddress: Mount Rose Preserve, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
