Top rated Nature preserves in East Brunswick Township

Experience the best that East Brunswick Township has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 24 places from Nature preserve category.

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Duke Farms
Nature preserve
Historic estate offering undeveloped natural habitats, gardens, outdoor activities & workshops.
4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~21.84 km from centre)
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Big Brook Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 My husband and I spent our Sunday morning fossil hunting, and we were able to find a handful of shark teeth! We brought our kitchen strainer and a spoon. Getting into the brook can be a little tricky, so I recommend being cautious and wearing clothes you don't mind getting muddy.
4.80 (248 reviews) (~20.83 km from centre)
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D & R Canal - Rocky Hill
Nature preserve
4.80 (132 reviews) (~18.23 km from centre)
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Sourland Mountain Preserve
Nature preserve
Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~24.81 km from centre)
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Plainsboro Preserve
Nature preserve
A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve.
4.70 (567 reviews) (~14.97 km from centre)
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John A. Phillips Open Space Preserve
Park
👍👍 This is a green park with walking/biking trails close by, and an active community of park users, some with dogs. There are multiple fields for recreation, including baseball, and a track too. If head into the trails, keep an eye out for the teddy bears in the trees! I counted two (are there more?)....
4.70 (428 reviews) (~7.55 km from centre)
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Greenbelt Nature Center
Nature preserve
Hosting nature education programs, this space also features exhibits about the local greenbelt.
4.70 (280 reviews) (~29.44 km from centre)
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Mount Loretto Unique Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of the best parks on the island. Great for waking, running, biking, bird watching and even a picnic. There are even decent hiking trails that are short but pleasent. The views are great and it's very very well maintained. The only issue is that the parking lot is small and it gets busy on nice...
4.70 (263 reviews) (~18.93 km from centre)
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Billie Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Nature preserve featuring several hiking trails in a picturesque setting with woodlands & a lake.
4.70 (216 reviews) (~22.94 km from centre)
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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) (~16.54 km from centre)
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Rutgers University Ecological Preserve
Nature preserve
Miles of trails cut through this 370-acre wooded preserve on Rutgers' Piscataway campus.
4.70 (34 reviews) (~10.17 km from centre)
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Bloomingdale Park
Park
Wooded neighborhood park showcasing a dog run, a fitness path, a playground & other features.
4.60 (987 reviews) (~20.96 km from centre)
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North Mount Loretto State Forest
Nature preserve
Sizable natural area with forests & wetlands, offering hiking, fishing & birdwatching opportunities.
4.60 (328 reviews) (~18.96 km from centre)
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Blue Heron Park
Park
👍👍 love this place, good hiking trails & many spots for relaxing/photography/video
4.60 (209 reviews) (~23.37 km from centre)
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Institute Woods
Nature preserve
589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
4.60 (177 reviews) (~24.45 km from centre)
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Seaside Wildlife Nature Park
Park
👍👍 Located at the base of Great Kills harbor this oval shaped park has scenic views of nearby Marina. Many benches and a walkway that leads to a tidal marsh. A smaller park also on site with swings , slides and climbing structures for children.
4.50 (466 reviews) (~26.25 km from centre)
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Herrontown Woods
Nature preserve
This 142-acre pine forest has walking trails & more than 30 species of trees, shrubs & flowers.
4.50 (129 reviews) (~19.86 km from centre)
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Clay Pit Ponds State Park
State park
265-ac. nature preserve including wetlands, ponds, hiking trails, an interpretive center & more.
4.40 (257 reviews) (~19.89 km from centre)
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Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍 This is NOT a leash free trail. Please leash your dogs and pick up after them. "He's friendly" isn't a valid excuse. Great place to hike around and has many spots for fishing. There's also a dog park, small farm where you can see the animals and a free archery range to practice shooting.
4.40 (106 reviews) (~7.59 km from centre)
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Molders Fishing Preserve
Bait shop
👍👍 Love taking the kids fishing here they all everything that you need to go fishing bait fishing poles to rent there are many different pounds to fish in and the kids just love it there they are always catching fish even if it’s just one you do have to pay to fish here not sure of the prices but you c...
4.20 (172 reviews) (~10.93 km from centre)
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