Not only does New Jersey offer countless incredible parks and an abundance of natural beauty, our county park systems and local organizations provide residents with a way to truly immerse themselves in the outdoors. One way to discover New Jersey’s wildlife and unique ecosystems is through a visit to Huber Woods Park.
Huber Woods Park is a 375-acre gem overlooking the Navesink River, part of the Monmouth County Parks System.
Image/NJHiking.com The park was founded back in 1974.
In addition to the forests, meadows and ponds, you’ll find 8 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Image/NJHiking.com Biking together as a family is always fun and hiking is even easier to do.
Start discovering the outdoors along the .17-mile Discovery Path which highlights the park’s plant life. Then, consider a slightly longer trail.
Image/NJHiking.com Most are family-friendly, with the longest trail coming in at 1.6 miles. The most challenging trail is just 1.2 miles, with many elevation changes.
To add to the experience, borrow a free safari backpack with tools to help you explore. Or, pick up a tree challenge backpack and learn about the local flora.
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After you’re all hiked out, the fun isn’t nearly done! Head to the Environmental Center.
TripAdvisor /NKemler Check out the tadpoles and frogs in the forest room.
The center offers interactive exhibits including one on Lenape culture. Play Native American instruments and try your hand at basket weaving.
Image/NJHiking.com You can also enjoy special events, educational programs and live entertainment.
Other buildings include beautiful barns and a reptile house with real live animals.
TripAdvisor/Nkemler The Environmental Center and the Reptile House are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..
The park itself is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. year-round and until 9 p.m. during peak season. You can find Huber Woods Park at 25 Brown’s Dock Road, Locust (Middletown Township). Visiting is a wonderful way to help teach appreciation and respect for our environment. Kids and adults alike delight in all the park has to offer. For more outdoor fun in New Jersey, check out New Jersey Nature Lovers on Facebook. For more Garden State hiking info, check out www.njhiking.com, who captured several photos featured in this article.
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The park was founded back in 1974.
Biking together as a family is always fun and hiking is even easier to do.
Most are family-friendly, with the longest trail coming in at 1.6 miles. The most challenging trail is just 1.2 miles, with many elevation changes.
TripAdvisor /NKemler
Check out the tadpoles and frogs in the forest room.
You can also enjoy special events, educational programs and live entertainment.
TripAdvisor/Nkemler
The Environmental Center and the Reptile House are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..
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