Central Jersey : Mercer

Mer 17:
Laurie Chauncey Trail/ETS

Summary
Trail Description
Trail Map
Flora & Fauna
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Summary

Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes
Markings:

Light green markings on posts are found only where the trail crosses a road or another trail.

Additional trails are possible along the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Visit the following website: Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Trail Usage: Walking/Hiking, Dogs permitted on leash
Elevation: Elevation gain of 100 feet
Difficulty: Easy, although trails are not well marked in all places.
Parking:

Use the parking lot by Lord Hall. There is no sign to indicate parking for the walking trail. The parking places on the inner rim of the parking lot are closest to the trail.

Tips:

Trail is not easy to see in places, especially in the summer.

Amenities:
Overview:

The circular trail winds along the Stony Brook through young and mature woods to the gas pipeline right of way where the trail turns into a mowed path through a meadow. Along the way, there are many bridges over intermittent streams, beautiful views and access to the stream and one area of nice outcropping of red shale and argillite.

Additional trails are possible along the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Visit the following website: Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Directions:

Education Testing Service (ETS) is located at the intersection of Carter Road (County Road 569) and Rosedale Road (County Road 604).

From Hopewell: Take Route 569 for 2.1 miles to the ETS entrance .4 miles after crossing the bridge over Stony Brook. Turn left and follow the ETS Road .3 miles. Turn right on the first paved road and follow signs to Lord Hall. Park on the inner rim of the parking lot.

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