Campus Sculptures & Raritan River Walk (New Brunswick, NJ)
Details
I’ll only confirm the hike if the weather looks good, so everyone’s staying on the waiting list for now. I'll start moving people to the 'Going' list 5–7 days out, once the forecast is solid.
It’s about 10 miles total, — a mix of campus scenes, riverside trails, and local history all in one walk!
Meet: New Brunswick Train Station/ West/Southbound platform (from NYC take the 9:14 AM NJ Transit train from Penn Station)
We’ll start from New Brunswick Train Station and explore the Rutgers University campus, including a walk through Busch Campus, where we’ll check out some of the unique outdoor sculptures and modern architecture.
Then we’ll continue along the Raritan River into Johnson Park, following quiet greenway paths with nice views of the water.
We’ll also visit the East Jersey Old Town Village, a collection of restored historic buildings showing what early New Jersey life looked like, and the nearby Cornelius Low House, an 18th-century mansion that now serves as a local museum.
It’s about 10 miles total, mostly flat and easy pace — a mix of campus scenes, riverside trails, and local history all in one walk!
Suggest bringing: water, snacks, and lunch.