Duke Farms

Walk on the Wild Side



Walk on the Wild Side at Duke Farms and explore nature at your own pace. Follow a 1.25-mile trail through a series of different habitats, and see some of the unique features added to the landscape by J.B. Duke. Discover the property's impressive array of wildlife, and learn about Duke Farms’ role as a living laboratory with ongoing restoration projects.

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Moonlight Walk on the Wild Side

 
Experience the varied habitats of Duke Farms at night with an evening stroll along our Walk on the Wild Side trail.
 
Moonlight Walks are scheduled on the following Saturdays:
 
  • May 21, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
  • June 18, 8 to 11 p.m.
  • July 23, 8 to 11 p.m.
  • September 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
  • October 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
Moonlight Walks are free and no advance registration is required, however, visitors are asked to please check in at the Visitors Center and pick up a map before heading out onto the trail. Visitors may wish to bring a flashlight and the use of insect repellant is highly recommended.

Walk on the Wild Side is FREE
and open to the public.

Trail Schedule
This self-guided nature trail is open year-round on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are not required.

It is always recommended that you call ahead for trail availabiity at (908) 722-3700. Closings may occur due to inclement weather conditions or trail maintenance.

Holiday Hours: The Walk on the Wild Side trail will be open Friday and Saturday, December 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trail will be closed on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25. The trail will be open on Friday and Saturday, December 30 and 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trail will be closed on New Year's Day, January 1. 

What to bring: Summer
It is recommended that you use insect repellant and wear appropriate clothing, including good walking shoes. You may also wish to bring water during hot weather (bottled water is also available for purchase at the Visitors Center).

Accessibility
This self-guided walking tour is handicapped accessible.

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