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Just love this trailllllll !!! Wowowow . We love shopping in Whole Foods and then drop by in the trail for a 5K or 6K. The whole Stretch is a lot more .. you can stop at whatever distance u want and turn around ! Even if it is a sunny afternoon, there js shade in this trail ... love it ... surely recommended for everyone , even with kids !
I needed to change up the scenery a little bit without jeopardizing my health - see my review for Roosevelt Park in Edison and the lack of mask-wearers and people not practicing social distancing. The greenway has a main path that starts in Metuchen on Route 27 by the Whole Foods Market Plaza and stretches all the way to Fords right before the Parkway. I really liked this walk - the part that really got my heart rate up was going across the pedestrian bridge going over Route 1 in Edison. I came to the Greenway on Saturday and it was a hot one but the trail is covered with so many trees and greenery that the shade keeps you cool. I like how this is tucked away and not a lot of people come here. There were some people not wearing masks but because its not packed, they socially distanced themselves not like the crowd at Roosevelt. Just to reiterate this is a straight path from Metuchen to Fords with exits at various points (Main St, Metuchen, Herbert Hoover MS in Edison, Woodbridge Ave in Edison, etc.,). Check it out the next time you're looking for a new path!
This is a very interesting place to visit. You can take train from New York City or Philadelphia to get off at Metuchen Train Station and walk a few blocks to arrive the entrance while passing Whole Foods Supermarket where nice clean restrooms and fountain water and WiFi and sitting area are very handy. While everything is expensive here, banana and soy beans milk seem to be reasonable and good supply for a long walk through the park. At the entrances of the park, there are quite a few bikes that can be rented with app to unlock. Across street is Fulton Bank that has complimentary coffee water and lollipops and nice clerk to chat a bit. About one and half mile walk, you can pass the brand new Korean Supermarket Lotte At Raritan Shopping Center which has small food court. You also may find their Japanese Ice cream Mochi very delicious and easy to eat a box of 8 only $3.99 They also has nice clean restrooms and fountain water to fill your bottles. During lunch hours also has lots of free delicious tryout. After detour and back to Greenway Park, you may continue the walk or bike toward Woodbridge.
The Middlesex Greenway is a paved trail in Edison and Metuchen. It's 3.5 miles long and mostly flat except for a bridge that goes over Route 1. No grand vistas, but much better than a gym. And most importantly, local and convenient, so you don't need to drive (or I don't, anyway). I think most of the people who come here are from the immediate area. In the summer, it has the advantage of being about 70% under the shade, so you aren't under the sun all the time. Year-round, it's car-free road biking. The sign says the greenway is closed in the winter; however, it's been open when I've gone. I think they may close the gates when there's snow or ice on the ground. There are some comments in other reviews by people saying they are so glad it's not overcrowded. I think this trail is in no danger of being overcrowded. Have you seen Central Park? This park is at maybe 20% capacity. It could take on a lot more people. Might be safer that way. Just my opinion. On the Woodbridge end, it's a little creepy because you need to pass by a graveyard to get to the trailhead. Thankfully, I don't come in that way. I think for those coming from the East side, it may be more pleasant to park on and enter from one of the several side streets that connect directly with the greenway. If you familiarize yourself with the path, you'll see what they are. Rose, Greene, Liddle, and Wolfe Streets come to mind. At the other end, there's a small lot on Middlesex Avenue off Rte 27 (see below) DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH: Take 27 North. Right after the part of 27 N where you have to make a left to stay on 27 (AFTER Walmart and the 287 junction, going from Edison to Metuchen) -- ordinarily you would follow the signs to make a left and then a right to stay on 27, but instead of making a RIGHT at that light to stay on 27, go LEFT. That is Middlesex Ave. The greenway entrance is immediately on the left.
Just love this trailllllll !!! Wowowow . We love shopping in Whole Foods and then drop by in the trail for a 5K or 6K. The whole Stretch is a lot more .. you can stop at whatever distance u want and turn around ! Even if it is a sunny afternoon, there js shade in this trail ... love it ... surely recommended for everyone , even with kids ! read more
6 years ago
I needed to change up the scenery a little bit without jeopardizing my health - see my review for Roosevelt Park in Edison and the lack of mask-wearers and people not practicing social distancing. The greenway has a main path that starts in Metuchen on Route 27 by the Whole Foods Market Plaza and stretches all the way to Fords right before the Parkway. I really liked this walk - the part that really got my heart rate up was going across the pedestrian bridge going over Route 1 in Edison. I came to the Greenway on Saturday and it was a hot one but the trail is covered with so many trees and greenery that the shade keeps you cool. I like how this is tucked away and not a lot of people come here. There were some people not wearing masks but because its not packed, they socially distanced themselves not like the crowd at Roosevelt. Just to reiterate this is a straight path from Metuchen to Fords with exits at various points (Main St, Metuchen, Herbert Hoover MS in Edison, Woodbridge Ave in Edison, etc.,). Check it out the next time you're looking for a new path! read more
7 years ago
This is a very interesting place to visit. You can take train from New York City or Philadelphia to get off at Metuchen Train Station and walk a few blocks to arrive the entrance while passing Whole Foods Supermarket where nice clean restrooms and fountain water and WiFi and sitting area are very handy. While everything is expensive here, banana and soy beans milk seem to be reasonable and good supply for a long walk through the park. At the entrances of the park, there are quite a few bikes that can be rented with app to unlock. Across street is Fulton Bank that has complimentary coffee water and lollipops and nice clerk to chat a bit. About one and half mile walk, you can pass the brand new Korean Supermarket Lotte At Raritan Shopping Center which has small food court. You also may find their Japanese Ice cream Mochi very delicious and easy to eat a box of 8 only $3.99 They also has nice clean restrooms and fountain water to fill your bottles. During lunch hours also has lots of free delicious tryout. After detour and back to Greenway Park, you may continue the walk or bike toward Woodbridge. read more
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The Middlesex Greenway is a paved trail in Edison and Metuchen. It's 3.5 miles long and mostly flat except for a bridge that goes over Route 1. No grand vistas, but much better than a gym. And most importantly, local and convenient, so you don't need to drive (or I don't, anyway). I think most of the people who come here are from the immediate area. In the summer, it has the advantage of being about 70% under the shade, so you aren't under the sun all the time. Year-round, it's car-free road biking. The sign says the greenway is closed in the winter; however, it's been open when I've gone. I think they may close the gates when there's snow or ice on the ground. There are some comments in other reviews by people saying they are so glad it's not overcrowded. I think this trail is in no danger of being overcrowded. Have you seen Central Park? This park is at maybe 20% capacity. It could take on a lot more people. Might be safer that way. Just my opinion. On the Woodbridge end, it's a little creepy because you need to pass by a graveyard to get to the trailhead. Thankfully, I don't come in that way. I think for those coming from the East side, it may be more pleasant to park on and enter from one of the several side streets that connect directly with the greenway. If you familiarize yourself with the path, you'll see what they are. Rose, Greene, Liddle, and Wolfe Streets come to mind. At the other end, there's a small lot on Middlesex Avenue off Rte 27 (see below) DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH: Take 27 North. Right after the part of 27 N where you have to make a left to stay on 27 (AFTER Walmart and the 287 junction, going from Edison to Metuchen) -- ordinarily you would follow the signs to make a left and then a right to stay on 27, but instead of making a RIGHT at that light to stay on 27, go LEFT. That is Middlesex Ave. The greenway entrance is immediately on the left. read more
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Love the greenway. It's a perfect place to walk dogs without worrying about traffic, and a fun place for the kids to ride their scooters. Lots of birds, woodchucks, and even snapping turtles! It is fairly well maintained but it could be better, particularly on the Edison side of the rt. 1 bridge, where there is a lot of litter. I wish they treated the path in the winter, too, but I understand that it would be a big undertaking. The greenway is one of my favorite things about Metuchen! read more
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What is the industrial building next to the greenway, along Wester Ave (right before the bridge)?
Charter Machine Company
