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The best walks and hikes in Mercer County

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Want to go hiking in Mercer County to explore more of this corner of

New Jersey? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Mercer County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Mercer 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: November 27, 2025

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1. Veterans Park loop — Hopewell Township

5.21km

01:20

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. James Sayen Trail loop — Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve

3.67km

00:58

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lawrence Hopewell & Bryan Farm loop — Mercer Meadows County Park

7.36km

01:54

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. All Saints, Red, & Blue Trail loop — Herrontown Woods

3.98km

01:03

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Woodfield Reservation Trails loop — Princeton

4.93km

01:20

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Comunity Park North to John Whiterspoon Woods loop — Princeton

4.20km

01:06

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Watershed, Meadow/Pond, & Stony Brook Trail loop — Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve

6.40km

01:38

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Watershed Trail to Elks Preserve — Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve

9.28km

02:23

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Greenway Meadows & Woodfield Reservation loop — Princeton

11.1km

02:59

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Institute Woods & Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge loop — Princeton Battlefield State Park

5.73km

01:28

30m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes in Mercer County

1. Veterans Park loop — Hopewell Township

2. James Sayen Trail loop — Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve

3. Lawrence Hopewell & Bryan Farm loop — Mercer Meadows County Park

4. All Saints, Red, & Blue Trail loop — Herrontown Woods

5. Woodfield Reservation Trails loop — Princeton

6. Comunity Park North to John Whiterspoon Woods loop — Princeton

7. Watershed, Meadow/Pond, & Stony Brook Trail loop — Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve

8. Watershed Trail to Elks Preserve — Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve

9. Greenway Meadows & Woodfield Reservation loop — Princeton

10. Institute Woods & Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge loop — Princeton Battlefield State Park

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