Cycling, hiking, fishing, going to the beach… There’s a lot to do around Trenton. It may not all be “world class.” But a lot of it may be better than you think, and is fun, healthy, and uncrowded.

We’ve listed some of our favorites below; click on Activities categories, or use the “Advanced Search” facility to find your own, perfect time-out.

Some of Our Favorite Activities

Baldpate Mountain (Overview & Summit Trail) Best trails in the County, 20 min away
New York City World-class city just 1:10 by train from Trenton!
Trenton Circus Squad Circus skills training for kids, 6-18. Adults too.
Trenton to the Jersey Shore 45 min drive to beach, even on August weekend!
Clayton Cycling Loop Superb road ride through rolling horse country
Clayton Park Beautiful! Smooth trails for MTBs and hikers
Cycling to Lambertville, New Hope, and back A easy and scenic 33 mile ride to Lambertville/New Hope
Eastern Trails of Baldpate Mountain The trails less traveled. Recently improved.
Goat Hill Park Bushwhack Bushwhack to 5 viewpoints of Delaware + old quarry
Gravity Hill Farm Gorgeous, gourmet, organic produce at the farm
Hartshorne Woods Park Magical, hilly hike/bike right next to ocean
Mercer Meadows 1600 acres of hiking and cycling the meadows
Patriot's Week Annual battle commemoration. Bang! + Events
Roebling Museum Boffo small museum for Roebling history
Self-guided Battles Tour Washington was here! Learn where and why
Sourlands Preserve Fun trails, 325' elevation gain, 40 min away
Stockton Cycling Loop Hilly ride in gorgeous country with little traffic
Switchback Trail at Baldpate Mountain 425' elevation gain in 6/10 mi. 20 min away
The Social Ride An informative ride followed by food and drink
Trenton Morrisville Walk Stunning walk along Delaware across 2 bridges
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Thousands show up at the Roebling Marchine Shop
Valley Forge National Park Lovely hike. 45 min away. Also wild trout!
Washington's Crossing State Park Lovely beginner hikes+history. 15 min away
Witherspoon Woods and Mountain Lakes Preserve Charming trails and mysterious boulder formations