With the weather finally turning and Memorial Day around the corner, one thing is clear: hiking season is upon us. This spring and summer, consider heading out to Lawrence Township. With no fewer than 15 parks and trails in town, Lawrence offers ample and diverse opportunities to explore nature and work up a sweat.
Trails in Lawrence range from the short 0.8 mile train at the Lawrenceville School to the 5.3 mile trail stretch of the 60-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park that runs through Lawrence Township. Local parks, including Mercer County Park Northwest and Carson Road Woods, offer dozens of miles of trail in and of themselves. Most of the trails in the town are suitable for walking, biking or running and offer a chance to sight a vast range of flora and fauna — including beautiful wildflowers, birds and other creatures. For a rundown of all of the trails in Lawrence, check out this handy guide.