Lost hiker found safe in sourland mountains hillsborough, nj patch. We have taken into consideration all scheduled road maintenance in the area. It occupies a portion of the northeast point of the sourland region, which stretches southwest across hillsborough and montgomery townships through southern hunterdon and northern mercer counties to the delaware river. The 4,000 acre sourland mountain preserve is county owned and administered by the somerset county park commission. Sourlandniche wandering through the sourlands and taking. Key addition to sourland mountain preserve hillsborough. Visit the sourland mountain observatory clear sky clock for a 48 hour forecast of sky conditions. Turn right onto wertsville road hunterdon county division of parks and recreation po box 2900, flemington, nj 088222900. It was later moved to skillman, at the base of the mountain. Park commission at 9087221200 or mail to po box 5327, north branch, nj 08876. Sourland mountain ridge inner loop trail new jersey alltrails. The sourland mountain preserve, located at the hillsborough, nj end of the sourland mountain. Over the centuries, dramatic groups of boulders have been given picturesque named like the three brothers, the roaring rocks, devils half acre and.
At the sourlands mountain preserve on east mountain road in hillsborough. In the northeast are ottos farm park and somerset countys sourland mountain preserve. Sourland mountain preserve hillsborough all you need. Turn right onto amwell road county 514 do not turn right at new amwell road and proceed for 2. Park in basking ridge, and the sourland mountain preserve in hillsborough and. Geologically, sourland mountain is composed of sedimentary and igneous rocks of late triassic and early jurassic age, and are part of the newark basin rift lake system. This was a fantastic trip and a challenging hike as well. In this latest webisode of hiking nj, take a trip to sourland mountain preserve in hillsborough, somerset county. Sourland mountain preserve, a 2870 acre park, is located in hillsborough. The preserve occupies a portion of the northeast point of the sourland region, which stretches southwest across hillsborough and montgomery townships through southern hunterdon and. Sourland mountain preserve is a hiking adventure located in or near hillsborough township, nj. I have been impatient while waiting for the seasons to change. People either ride at the sourlands once and never go. Even so, routes are subject to change until the day before the event.
Feb 15, 2017 58 acres added to sourland mountain preserve hillsborough, nj with the addition of the thompson property, the preserve now exceeds 6,000 acres, making it the largest park in somerset county. Sourland mountain preserve, hillsborough mountain biking. The preserve occupies a portion of the northeast point of the sourland region, which stretches southwest across hillsborough and. Sourland mountain ridge inner loop trail new jersey. Media in category sourland mountain the following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. With the diverse landscape, the preserve is open to hiking, bouldering, mountain biking, and more. Sourland mountain preserve, somerset county, nj fall. Formed in 1834, the church and cemetery offers masses, sunday school programs, a. Sourland mountain is a 17mi long ridge in central new jersey, extending from the delaware river at lambertville to the. Hike sourland mountain preserve, hillsborough meetup. Hillsborough, nj somerset county park commission park rangers will work with volunteers on a trail maintenance project at the sourland mountain preserve off east mountain road on saturday, june. Sourland mountain preserve 415 e mountain rd hillsborough nj 08844. Sourlands mountain preserve, ridge trail story and photos by mary jasch.
Hike through the sourland mountain preserve, sourland. Sourland mountain preserve in hillsborough and montgomery. They are accessible from an on site parking lot at 233 rileyville road in ringoes nj. The 4,000 acre sourland mountain preserve is county owned and administered by the somerset county park. Key addition to sourland mountain preserve the final 4. Sourland mountain preserve, hillsborough, nj coordinates. The torrey botanical society has been to this site a number of times but we still managed to find some new species to add to the list. Best hotels near sourland mountain preserve, hillsborough. Sourland ecosystem preserve is located on mountain road in hopewell. Sourland mountain preserve is a crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near princeton, nj.
Lost hiker found safe in sourland mountains hillsborough. Clover hill reformed church in hillsborough, nj 08844. In addition, the trail systems in washington valley park in bridgewater, the sourland mountain preserve in hillsborough and montgomery, the environmental education center at lord stirling park in basking ridge, and the little brook sanctuary in bernardsville will be open. The sourland mountain preserve is extremely rich in natural resources, and an area that boasts a variety of stream corridors, geologic outcrops. Sourland mountain preserve hiking new jersey trail conference. Bridgewater, nj the somerset county park commission will close all county.
A sourland mountain calendar is available in the gift shop. East mountain rd hillsborough, nj 08844 united states. The ame church on hollow road was constructed some time before 1850 on zion road atop sourland mountain. It was finally a cool autumn day and we wanted to just get out and enjoy the fresh air and the wooods. Get patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our. The sourland mountain preserve stretches from hunterdon county all the way into somerset county. Sourland mountain preserve expands by 59 more acres. Lost hiker found safe in sourland mountains hillsborough, nj the 24yearold man was hiking on the preserve off east mountain road when he got lost and called 911 on thursday night.
Sourland mountain preserve hillsborough all you need to. Roaring brook passes through the southern edge of the preserve. Jun 15, 2016 key addition to sourland mountain preserve the final 4. Sourland mountain preserve visit somerset county nj. We work to protect the sourland mountain regions ecology through stewardship of natural resources and advocacy through effective citizen action.
All somerset county parks to be closed, as per governor executive. Oct, 2017 sourland mountain preserve, somerset county, nj fall. In the southwest part of the sourlands is the steepsloped goat hill natural heritage area, belle mountain recreation area and bald pate mountain. Located near the hunterdon county border and near the sourland mountain preserve, clover hill reformed church serves hillsborough and nearby three bridges, neshanic and raritan township. Sep 27, 2019 hillsborough, nj a hiker lost in the sourland mountain preserve was safely found by emergency responders on thursday night. The preserve provides passive recreational opportunities in an undisturbed natural setting. Turn left onto east mountain road and follow it for 1. Grab a map in the kiosk and enter the woods for this pleasant hike in somerset county. Parl commission announces additional closuresparks. Sourland mountain is a 17 miles 27 km long ridge in central new jersey, extending from the delaware river at lambertville to the western end of hillsborough township near the community of neshanic, through montgomery township and into hopewell township in mercer county. The largest of the open spaces on sourland mountain is the 4,000acre sourland mountain preserve, a somerset county park. Sourland mountain preserve hillsborough 2020 all you need. Sourland mountain preserve loop new yorknew jersey. Routes of 26 to 63 miles are planned, all of which include climbing, as the sourland mountain is beautiful, but not flat.
Mountain view park somerset county park commission. Hillsborough, nj the somerset county park commission rangers and the volunteer park patrol are seeking volunteers to assist with trail maintenance projects at the sourland mountain preserve. Sourland mountain is about 600 feet above sea level, so the height isnt really mountain. Sourlandniche wandering through the sourlands and taking in. Sourlands mountain preserve, ridge trail skylands visitor. Hillsborough, nj a hiker lost in the sourland mountain preserve was safely found by emergency responders on thursday night. Sourland mountain, somerset county, nj, may 4, 2002. The breaking of buds signaling that winter has yielded to spring is a comforting sign of normalcy. Our mission is to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the sourland mountain region. Sourland mountain preserve hiking new jersey trail. Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. Mountain view park is contiguous to the countys 5,500acre sourland. Sourland conservancy is thrilled to release of jim amons book of photos and essays, seeing the sourlands. At the sourlands mountain preserve on east mountain road in hillsborough, three trails begin at the same trail head across the grass from the parking lot.
Hotels near sourland mountain preserve, hillsborough on tripadvisor. Sourland mountain preserve hillsborough 2020 all you. Sourland mountain preserve mountain bike, hike, trail running trails near hillsborough, new jersey. Sourland mountain ridge loop with roaring brook trail. Sourland mountain preserve loop new yorknew jersey trail. The ridge trail can be quite difficult and technical in spots. Sourland mountain ridge loop with roaring brook trail extension is a 5. Though this winter was not very cold, it just seemed to drag on and on.
Classic climbing routes at sourland mountain preserve. To visit sourland mountain preserve on your holiday in hillsborough, and find out what else hillsborough has to offer, use our hillsborough. It is within hillsborough township and montgomery township of somerset county. At just 568 feet above sealevel, sourland mountain is less of a mountain and more of a ridge running 17 miles from the delaware river by lambertville northeast to hillsborough. The preserve is 4,000 acres of untouched land for a beautiful backdrop to hiking. While located in a suburban section of central new jersey, sourland mountain is a heavily wooded and rocky place. The sourland mountain preserve is located on sourland mountain, in the sourlands region of new jersey. Visit sourland mountain preserve on your trip to hillsborough. The main ridge in sourland mountain is intrusive diabase a type of igneous rock associated with the same igneous event that produced the palisades sill the cliffs along the west side of the hudson river across from. Key addition to sourland mountain preserve hillsborough, nj.
Click on a link to learn more about any of the great parks and golf courses in somerset county. At the top of the ridge, there are some very large and beautiful exposed boulders. The trails referenced here are on the southwest side of the preserve in hunterdon county. Sourland mountain preserve in new jersey, characterized by a multitude of boulders is popular for mountain biking and hiking. These photos were all taken on the trail system accessible from east mountain road.