Trails

The Watershed Reserve offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that are open from dawn to dusk throughout the year including a half mile ADA accessible boardwalk that is currently under construction.

Our trails explore wetlands, forests, meadows, streams and the four-acre Wargo Pond, which support the Watershed Reserve’s vibrant and diverse community of animals and plants. Some of the oldest trees in central New Jersey are found here, as well as fox, coyote, weasel and flying squirrel. Birders will enjoy looking out for osprey, bobolink, Coopers hawk, red-shouldered hawk, or any of six species of owl that frequent the reserve.

• • Trails are for foot travel only. No bicycles, motorized vehicles or horses are permitted. [Snow shoes & Cross Country Skis ARE acceptable in the appropriate season]

  • No off-trail travel is allowed to protect wildlife habitat.

  • Picnicking is permitted in designated areas where there are tables. Please carry out all trash.

• • Pets must be on leashes at all times. Respect other hikers by cleaning up after your pet.

  • No smoking or lighting of fires is allowed.

  • No hunting, trapping or collecting of any natural materials is allowed.

  • Catch and release fishing is permitted only from the dock and shores of Wargo Pond in conjunction with an appropriate license.

The Watershed Reserve has several permanent geocaches hidden throughout our 950-acre property. It’s a great place to spend the day with a GPS, friends, and miles of trails through a variety of habitats. How do you know where to look? Enter these GPS coordinates into your device and start hunting! Just be sure to leave the treasure for the next geocacher.