There is a place deep in the woods of the Watchung Reservation area in Union County that is officially known as the Feltville Historic District. Watchung Square - shopping mall with 29 stores, located in Watchung, 1515 Route 22 (West), Watchung, New Jersey - NJ 07069: hours of operations, store directory, directions, mall map, reviews with mall rating. This 1,900-acre park is packed full of hiking and riding trails with picnic areas, a trailside nature center, and a visitor center along the way. All skill/paces welcome. At ten miles, the Sierra Trail is the longest and most challenging. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind. The Watchung Reservation History Trail is a 6-mile trail that visits and identifies sites of historic interest in Union County’s Watchung Reservation, a 2,000+acre preserve located in the northern portion of the County. Find Watchung restaurants in the New Jersey - North area and other . It is bounded by the city of Summit, the borough of Mountainside, and the townships of Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, and Springfield.. It is open daily from noon to 5:00 p.m. Watchung Reservation, operated by the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, offers 2065 acres with more than 13 miles of marked trails. It takes you past Lake Surprise and the Deserted Village, giving you ample opportunity to view wildlife such as turtles, cardinals, hawks, deer, snakes and squirrels. Restrooms are mid-way through the hike around the back of the Village of Feltville Store/visitor center (open Sat/Sun + most holidays, noon to 5pm). The reservation consists mainly of the upper valley of Blue Brook, between the ridges of First Watchung Mountain and Second Watchung Mountain. Other restrooms were open earlier in a nearby building, follow the sign at the end of the parking lot near the museum. Watchung Reservation contains several hiking trails that vary in difficulty. Watchung Reservation. This is a member fueled club for anyone interested in trail runs in Watchung Reservation. 8. Anything from shorter 3 mile runs to ultra-distance. Here, down a narrow winding road that leads into the forest of the town of Berkeley Heights you will find a cluster of houses dating back to the mid-19th century, several of which are now long abandoned. We will have opportunities for morning runs, afternoon runs, weekend runs, group after-dark evening runs, etc. Contact and Phone to mall. Make restaurant reservations and read reviews. In the Trailside Museum at the main parking lot, open 12-5. Dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the sandy trails. It provides hikers with plenty of opportunities to explore and see diverse habitats and a variety of wildlife. Parking is plentiful in the adjacent parking lot, which puts you within a few feet of the foot of the trail. Watchung Reservation is the largest nature reserve in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The Watchung Reservation is a dog-friendly spot in Mountainside, New Jersey. The mountain got its name in the early 19th century, when bald eagles were said to nest in the rocky cliffs on the eastern edge. Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the crest of Watchung's First Mountain. Hiking. Black friday and holiday hours information. The Watchung Reservation is the largest nature reserve in Union County, NJ, and there’s no shortage of fun diversions to do with your kids. So, if you’re looking for activities to do with your family, here are 5 fun things to do in the Watchung Reservation . Start out at the trail's welcoming entrance. Open since August, the Watchung Reservation Sensory Trail is located behind the Reservation's Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. You within a few feet of the upper valley of Blue Brook between. 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