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The Rutgers University Ecological Preserve (RUEP), previously known as Kilmer Woods, is a nature teaching area owned by
The preserve lands were used for camp by troops during the Revolutionary War. In 1800s, most of the land was used for farming and handling livestock. After Rutgers University acquired all the lands, the preserve was established in 1976 by the Rutgers Board of Governors in order to preserve the nature and provide a teaching area for its students. In November, 2014, a new gateway kiosk was dedicated to the memory of Charlie Kontos, Jr.
Most recent trail map (Updated 8/15/2014) provided by Rutgers University
Rutgers Ecological Preserve Official Site
New York New Jersey Trail Conference
* {{Rutgers, New Brunswick Rutgers University Highland Park, New Jersey Protected areas of Middlesex County, New Jersey Nature reserves in New Jersey
Rutgers University
Rutgers University ( ), officially Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a Public university, public land-grant research university consisting of three campuses in New Jersey. Chartered in 1766, Rutgers was originally called Queen's C ...
. This tract of land is part of the Livingston Campus of Rutgers and is located within the towns of Piscataway, Edison, and Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey
New Jersey is a U.S. state, state located in both the Mid-Atlantic States, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the urban area, heavily urbanized Northeas ...
. It contains a wide variety of plant life and supports a range of wood dwelling creatures. It provides fresh water to the Raritan River, hosts wildlife (turkeys, woodpeckers, salamanders, foxes, etc.), and provides recreational value for hikers and bikers.
History
The preserve lands were used for camp by troops during the Revolutionary War. In 1800s, most of the land was used for farming and handling livestock. After Rutgers University acquired all the lands, the preserve was established in 1976 by the Rutgers Board of Governors in order to preserve the nature and provide a teaching area for its students. In November, 2014, a new gateway kiosk was dedicated to the memory of Charlie Kontos, Jr.
Activities
The RUEP is a popular place for hikers and mountain bikers in the central NJ area, especially Rutgers students. It contains challenging terrain that is very close to campus.Maps of the RUEP
Most recent trail map (Updated 8/15/2014) provided by Rutgers University
References
External links
Rutgers Ecological Preserve Official Site
New York New Jersey Trail Conference
* {{Rutgers, New Brunswick Rutgers University Highland Park, New Jersey Protected areas of Middlesex County, New Jersey Nature reserves in New Jersey