The best walks and hikes in Middlesex County
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New Jersey? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Middlesex County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Middlesex County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
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1. Perrine Pond Loop – Cheesequake State Park
3.87km
01:00
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
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2. Middlesex Greenway Trail — Perth Amboy
8.98km
02:17
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
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3. Rutgers Ecological Preserve loop — Middlesex County
4.54km
01:10
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
4. White Trail & Maggie's Trail — Plainsboro Preserve
3.37km
00:51
0m
0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Lenape Trail — Plainsboro Park
6.77km
01:42
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Helyar Woods Trail loop — New Brunswick
2.94km
00:45
20m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
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9. Middlesex Greenway Trail loop from Robinvale
5.48km
01:24
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Perrine Pond loop from Cheesequake
5.29km
01:22
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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