Mike Merdinger Memorial Trails
Managed by Hillsborough Parks And Recreation Department
100 acres2.1 mi of trail
Mike Merdinger Memorial Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Neshanic
42% of Neshanic’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Mike Merdinger Memorial Trails (2.1 mi). 42% of Neshanic’s land is conserved, about 953 acres.
Conserved land
42%
953 acres · of 3.6 sq mi of land
Trails
2.1 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
422 ac
673 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Mike Merdinger Memorial Trails, with 2.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Sourland Mountain Preserve
Managed by Somerset County Park Commission
63 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
South Branch Greenway
Managed by Somerset County Park Commission
52 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
Who protects it
953 conserved acres
42% of Neshanic’s land. Who manages Neshanic’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County746 ac
Town or city596 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits6 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government3 ac
Not recorded6 ac
Agricultural Easement · 942 acLocal Other or Unknown · 302 acLocal Conservation Area · 107 acLocal Recreation Area · 6 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 549 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 27 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Township Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 302 | Open |
| Sourland Mountain Preserve Local Conservation Area | County | 64 | Open |
| South Branch Greenway Local Conservation Area | Not recorded | 43 | Open |
| South Branch Greenway 8 Local Recreation Area | County | 6 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Neshanic
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Neshanic
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Open to bikes · 2.1 miUnpaved · 2.1 mi
Mike Merdinger Memorial Trail2.1 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Equestrian
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Neshanic: April to June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Neshanic →
Next door
Neshanic and its neighbors
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Hillsborough Township45 miBranchburg Township5.3 miNeshanic Station2.6 miNeshanic2.1 miFlagtown0.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshanic | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Branchburg Township | 20% | 0.3 | 129 | 97% | A |
| Neshanic Station | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hillsborough Township | 32% | 0.8 | 182 | 98% | A+ |
| Flagtown | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Neshanic
Where can I hike in Neshanic?
The longest trail networks: Mike Merdinger Memorial Trails, 2.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Neshanic’s trails?
Mike Merdinger Memorial Trails and Sourland Mountain Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Neshanic?
44,867 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Neshanic or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 422 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Neshanic neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →