Rutgers Ecological Preserve - 7/4/15

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Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.

3.8 miles, compact red clay / shale, roots. Somewhat hilly with a few somewhat steep ones. Well maintained trails.

• Shorter: Do only an individual loop like YEL, RED, BLUE, etc
• Longer: Overlap in a YEL or WHT loop or go a bit on the East Coast Greenway (which runs in Johnson Park but is mainly paved)

Our two cents: Nice easy park that is suited more to short loops from one of the parking areas. For avid hikers, this is a quick but pleasant leg-stretcher that is worth a stop if in the area.

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