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Rutgers Gardens Via Helyar Woods Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in New Brunswick, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rutgers Gardens Via Helyar Woods Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Rutgers Gardens Via Helyar Woods Trail
“The arboretum and gardens are beautifully kept these days, and the walk through the woods - winding through fields and along the river - is peaceful and wild yet easy to navigate.”
A great place to go on a hot day, or really any day. The arboretum and gardens are beautifully kept these days, and the walk through the woods - winding through fields and along the river - is peaceful and wild yet easy to navigate.
one of my favorite places to visit... especially late summer when all the flowers in the gardens are in full bloom. Lots of trails, great place to take children &/or dogs. I only wish I were able to have taken my mom as she was the one who spoke of it often but had never been there.
We spent the weekend at Rutgers Gardens. Flower photography and trail hiking. Met Matt when he wa s touring on the cart. We are members and frequent the park year round.
Very nice trail along the river with different options. Lots of birds. The tall wood forest is fun and there are often nice birds to see.
Trail conditions & character
“There were only a free people even on a Saturday during the pandemic - the crowds are well controlled by limiting parking.”
“The arboretum and gardens are beautifully kept these days, and the walk through the woods - winding through fields and along the river - is peaceful and wild yet easy to navigate.”
Plan your run at Rutgers Gardens Via Helyar Woods Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiterutgersgardens.rutgers.edu
- Phone+1 848-932-7000
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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