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5 Creeks/Trails in the Princeton-Hamilton Area for Kids to Have Fun!

Check out these five local hotspots where your kids can learn and explore

By Angela Earley, Publisher July 14, 2020

We are lucky to have so many great creeks/trails in the Mercer County region where kids can splash and play -- and you can feel good about social distancing. 

Here are five of my family's favorite creeks in the Princeton - Hamilton area to visit. Don't see your family's favorite creek here? Drop me a note at AngelaEarley@macaronikid.com and I'll add it to our list!

Put on a swimsuit, bring shoes good for creek walking, and don't forget snacks and sunscreen before heading out to any of these local area creeks! And remember, always watch your kids in water — no matter how shallow it is!




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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail 

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is located in 3 counties. Mercer, Hunterdon and Somerset. It offers horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, walking and more. Click here to find out more information and details.





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Johnson Trolley Line Trail

Located in Mercer County, it starts at Phillips Avenue to Denow Road and Lawrence Township. It offers biking, fishing, and walking. Click here for more information and details..




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Lawrence Hopewell Trail

The trail starts and ends at Weldon Way at Moores Mill Mount Rose Road (Hopewell) and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail (Lawrence Township). It offers biking, horseback riding, walking and more! Click here to find out more information and details.




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Lenape Trail located in Plainsboro

Lenape trail starts and ends Maple Avenue and George Davison Road. It offers biking, walking and more. Click here for more information and details.





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Trolley Line Trail

Trolley Line trail starts and ends at Rabbit Hill Road, near Cranbury Road and Penn-Lyle Road. It offers biking, walking and so much more. Click here for more information and details.


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