• History and Establishment
    • The late Dr. Oswald Veblan who once served Princeton University as a prestigious math professor donated Herrontown Woods to the Mercer County Parks Commission in June of 1957.

    • This completely wooded park, with its mature trees and gently rolling contour, is among the best in the area for a moderate hiking adventure.

    • Herrontown Woods's trees had previously suffered a major setback in the 1970's when a gypsy moth infestation killed many mature trees. Today, a visitor can observe the natural succession of species that resulted from the openings in the forest canopy from these and other losses.
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  • Facilities
    • Herrontown Woods lies across the top of the eastern end of the Princeton Ridge, on the same diabase, or traprock, that is found in Woodfield and Autumn Hill Reservations.

    • Two intermittent streams flow from north to south through the Woods, meeting north of the green trail. The joined streams meet up with a creek at the southwest corner of the parking lot.
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  • Programs and Activities
    • Self-guided tours are encouraged by residents of Mercer County to see this gorgeous part of our state.
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  • Hours and General Information
    Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week from Dusk until Dawn.
    Location/Address: Snowden Lane near junction with Herrontown Road. Princeton, New Jersey.
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