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Summary: No dogs allowed here. Its a short, easy but pleasant walk in this small oasis of green in the middle of Bergen County. Catch the trail behind the kiosk and turn left. It will go through an often wet area and it follows a stream for a way, then a drainage ditch. To your right is the meadow with acres of phraghmites spread out before you. Stay on the trail and you will soon pass an observation platform. A good spot to view birds from. The trail winds around the lake and turns east, then south before returning to the beginning. This is by no means a wilderness hike, as you're never far from roads and area homes, yet is worthwile if you're interested in birding and the area is also known for its many butterflies. Because of its short length its also a great hike for families with young children Trailhead: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 163, Route 17. Continue north on Route 17 for 7.2 miles to Allendale exit. Go west on E. Allendale road for one mile to Franklin Turnpike. Turn right and go about 0.2 miles to a small parking lot on the right. Parking area is between Pittis Ave and Alison Ct (which are on right). Small and hard to spot. (Lat:41.03393 Lon:-74.12691) Trail Guides for The Celery Farm: In the Presence of Nature - The Celery Farm Natural Area by Jim Wright (Camino Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Town of Allendale (201) 818-4400 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 43 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by elroy on 4/18/2007 a beautiful palce, i satrted to walk here just for exercise but soon after i became interested in birding, a must for anyone thats into bird watching 
Reviewed by JKR on 11/9/2006 Good stop for some easy exercise. It's more of a nature walk than it is a hike. It's basically a well-maintained loop, each loop equals a mile. If you're into birds, this is the place for you.
Reviewed by rw on 8/10/2006 i've only been hiking in the celery farm for about 2 months but i love it its beautiful i go every day 
Reviewed by Nanci on 11/14/2005 I just love this area for a quick hike. Even though it says it will only take a half hour, you will find yourself wandering around for a lot more than that because there is a lot to see. You will see a lot of birders wandering around because the area is a magnet for birds. If you are a wildlife photographer like I am, you will come back again and again. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Bergen County Hiking, Bergen County Trails, Bergen County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
