Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve.
At a glance
#3 of 7 Tourist attractions in Hillsborough TownshipLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★77%
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4 ★19%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Sourland Mountain Preserve?
- Sourland Mountain Preserve is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,341 reviews.
- How does Sourland Mountain Preserve rank in Hillsborough Township?
- Sourland Mountain Preserve is #3 of 7 Tourist attractions in Hillsborough Township by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Sourland Mountain Preserve located?
- 421 E Mountain Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 — 3.5 km from the center of Hillsborough Township.
- How can I contact Sourland Mountain Preserve?
- Phone: (908) 722-1200 · Website: somersetcountyparks.org
While mountain may be a generous description, this is a neat space to go walking and enjoy nature. Seeing many Whitetail deer on our walk, it was a neat spot to spend time during the autumn season. Overall, the trails were well marked and easy to follow, And we’re not too rough to navigate. I would say the trails are moderate and difficulty if you end up doing the full loop.
This trail is located in Hillsborough , New Jersey. It’s a nice rocky hike up to the top. There are two trails. One has more rocky terrain than the other. There is a nice lake and picnic tables in the end of the trail. Overall a nice one with some wildlife
Excellent preserve for walking! I did not see people having a picnic but there is a lake that could be a good picnic stop. It was fairly busy around late morning to noon. But not sure if it was less busy early in the morning on the weekend (I doubt).
Definitely a spot worth checking out!
Definitely a spot worth checking out!
Very nice and decent trail. Initial climbs but later most part of it is plain field. I enjoyed the trek, it’s worth spending couple of hours to complete and then have some refreshment as you reach the parking space which is next to a small water body. Overall it was enjoyable.
Wild and adventurous trails. There are several hiking trails and they all are beautiful and wild. I was lucky to see snake and a few birds during my first hike here. Few trails are rocky but i enjoyed hiking. At one spot I was able to see the New York skyline from the top of the trek. I highly suggest to try these trails for fun and enthusiastic weekend activity.
Very cool place. I went midweek during the day and didn't see many people. I found the boulders very interesting. There is a direct path to the viewpoint which is the way we went down. Could not see NYC but was a great view of new Brunswick and opportunity to test the 30x zoom on my Pixel 7 Pro. Plenty of parking
Very rocky, but not too steep. Bring poles if you think you would need it, however.
The main overlook is in the center of the park, so you might need to visit more than once to explore all the trails, or double back a bit on the same trail if you want to walk on as many trails as possible in one trip.
There is a clearing that runs vertically through the middle of the park, kind of like a power line clearing, except this is for the Texas Eastern Pipeline. So you can go up and down this clearing path to access other trails as well. You might have to check the map to find some trails, because there was some obstacle and the white trail could only be found after going around the obstruction (old pipes). The main overlook is on this clearing path.
To see NYC at the overlook, you have to go to where the memorial bench is and look slightly to the left.
Also a tip, trail blazes with a black dot in the middle are shortcuts.
Overall, a good place to hike. You might not see frequent "attractions" while on the paths, but it is a nice hike overall.
The main overlook is in the center of the park, so you might need to visit more than once to explore all the trails, or double back a bit on the same trail if you want to walk on as many trails as possible in one trip.
There is a clearing that runs vertically through the middle of the park, kind of like a power line clearing, except this is for the Texas Eastern Pipeline. So you can go up and down this clearing path to access other trails as well. You might have to check the map to find some trails, because there was some obstacle and the white trail could only be found after going around the obstruction (old pipes). The main overlook is on this clearing path.
To see NYC at the overlook, you have to go to where the memorial bench is and look slightly to the left.
Also a tip, trail blazes with a black dot in the middle are shortcuts.
Overall, a good place to hike. You might not see frequent "attractions" while on the paths, but it is a nice hike overall.
I had a knee injury, so I was worried about worsening it. But my worry was proven to be wrong. The trail route I took was on the left side of the reservoir. It looked like a ski field and was easy to walk up. The trail was a little rocky, but if you carefully walked, everything would be fine. Even a 5-year-old boy was walking without difficulty. Also, the parking lot is spacious.
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