River Lea Farm Walking Trails - Branchburg, NJ
River Lea Farm Walking Trails – Dog-Friendly Hiking in Branchburg, New Jersey
The River Lea Farm Walking Trails offer a quiet, scenic escape for dog owners and outdoor enthusiasts in Branchburg, New Jersey. These pet-friendly trails wind around the picturesque perimeter of farm fields, delivering a rustic hiking experience filled with birdsong, deer sightings, and peaceful vistas. The path starts near a fenced community garden and historic barns, transitioning from gravel to dirt and grass as it hugs the cornfields along the farm. With easygoing terrain and beautiful surroundings, this park is perfect for leisurely dog walks, hiking, and even mountain biking.
There is ample parking near the entrance, ensuring convenient access for visitors. While the trail is open and sunny—ideal for a spring morning—it can get hot in the midday summer sun, so plan accordingly. Although there are no marked dog-specific amenities like fenced off-leash areas or water fountains, the serene, natural setting makes River Lea Farm a great option for those seeking a tranquil outing with their leashed pets on well-maintained paths.
FAQ
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the park features several miles of trails around the perimeter of the farm fields.
- Where is the best place to park? There is a large parking area close to the road and trail entrance.
- Is there shade or shelter available? The trails are mostly in full sun, so shade is limited.
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? No, there are no designated off-leash or fenced dog areas, so dogs should remain leashed.
Reviews
I am writing this review because I found it hard to find information on this trail and hope it can be of help to others.
This is a nice quiet trail that is in full sun, so walking it midday in summer would probably be really hot. I was there on a lovely spring morning and really enjoyed the walk. Lots of songbirds, and some deer accompanied me.
There is a large parking area close to the road. The trail begins between a fenced community garden on the left, and the barns on the right. Once you get to the end of the garden, there is a large gravel path. Turn right onto the gravel path and follow it past the barns. Then the path bends away from the barns and becomes a dirt/grass trail for the duration of the walk. Always keep the large cornfields on your left – the trail hugs the perimeter of the farmed fields. Sometimes the grass gets a little high but on the whole, it’s always pretty easy to walk. The path gets a little confusing just past the furthest point, but if you always keep the cornfield on your left you will eventually get back to the barns. I did a little bit of backtracking and it clocked in at 3 miles.
Once I got back to the gravel path, I tried following it the other way past the community garden, but couldn’t find the same kind of dirt/mown grass path to follow. So I’d recommend keeping to the side by the barns.
I am writing this review because I found it hard to find information on this trail and hope it can be of help to others.
This is a nice quiet trail that is in full sun, so walking it midday in summer would probably be really hot. I was there on a lovely spring morning and really enjoyed the walk. Lots of songbirds, and some deer accompanied me.
There is a large parking area close to the road. The trail begins between a fenced community garden on the left, and the barns on the right. Once you get to the end of the garden, there is a large gravel path. Turn right onto the gravel path and follow it past the barns. Then the path bends away from the barns and becomes a dirt/grass trail for the duration of the walk. Always keep the large cornfields on your left – the trail hugs the perimeter of the farmed fields. Sometimes the grass gets a little high but on the whole, it’s always pretty easy to walk. The path gets a little confusing just past the furthest point, but if you always keep the cornfield on your left you will eventually get back to the barns. I did a little bit of backtracking and it clocked in at 3 miles.
Once I got back to the gravel path, I tried following it the other way past the community garden, but couldn’t find the same kind of dirt/mown grass path to follow. So I’d recommend keeping to the side by the barns.
I am writing this review because I found it hard to find information on this trail and hope it can be of help to others.
This is a nice quiet trail that is in full sun, so walking it midday in summer would probably be really hot. I was there on a lovely spring morning and really enjoyed the walk. Lots of songbirds, and some deer accompanied me.
There is a large parking area close to the road. The trail begins between a fenced community garden on the left, and the barns on the right. Once you get to the end of the garden, there is a large gravel path. Turn right onto the gravel path and follow it past the barns. Then the path bends away from the barns and becomes a dirt/grass trail for the duration of the walk. Always keep the large cornfields on your left – the trail hugs the perimeter of the farmed fields. Sometimes the grass gets a little high but on the whole, it’s always pretty easy to walk. The path gets a little confusing just past the furthest point, but if you always keep the cornfield on your left you will eventually get back to the barns. I did a little bit of backtracking and it clocked in at 3 miles.
Once I got back to the gravel path, I tried following it the other way past the community garden, but couldn’t find the same kind of dirt/mown grass path to follow. So I’d recommend keeping to the side by the barns.
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Amazing experience. Wouldn’t recommend for waking, but great for hiking and mountain biking.
Amazing experience. Wouldn’t recommend for waking, but great for hiking and mountain biking.
Amazing experience. Wouldn’t recommend for waking, but great for hiking and mountain biking.
I don’t get this trail. I thought hey this is awesome farm trail. I parked in front trail parking lot walked past garden found a trail going in between fields not marked but had bird houses along the way so I figured this was trail. got to end of fence no more path. went back to sign looked around no map no other signs other than the ones i already saw. don’t understand what is here