Section 8 – Mercer Meadows County Park – Pole Farm Section

Description: The entire 1,000+ acre park, formerly known as Mercer County Park Northwest is being given a new look. When completed it will encompass Rosedale Park, Curlis Lake and the Equestrian Center with the LHT passing through all the sections.   The LHT will connect many sections of the new park but there will also be other trails and specific areas highlighting the parks historic telecommunications, industrial and agricultural uses as well as its many spectacular natural areas. Construction  and repairs are complete. This section stops at the wetlands near the corner of Cold Soil and Blackwells.  Phase 3 construction should begin later this year.  This section runs from  Keefe Road to Blackwell Road in Lawrence Township, NJ.

Coordinates: Lat: 40.31757 Lng: -73.74172. Calculate additional coordinates: http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html

Directions: Visit Mercer County, NJ site.

Status: Stone dust surface. Open to pedestrian traffic, hybrid, trail or mountain bikes recommended, road bikes possible for experienced riders.  Trail open. Marked in BLUE. Access note: Cold Soil Road from Lawrenceville has wide shoulders , bike lanes and sidewalks to the corner of Keefe Road.

Surfacing: Stone dust.

Length: 1.5 miles

Icons: Parking; Historic Site; Nature Preserve; Picnicking; Photos