Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Coordinates	40°31′27″N 74°27′23″W / 40.5241°N 74.4564°W / 40.5241; -74.4564
Owner	Rutgers University

The Rutgers University Ecological Preserve (RUEP), previously known as Kilmer Woods, is a nature teaching area owned by Rutgers University. This 370 acres (1.5 km²) 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. It contains a wide variety of plant life and supports a range of wood dwelling creatures.

History

In November, 2014, a new gateway kiosk was dedicated to the memory of Charlie Kontos, Jr.^[1]

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
• Historic Trail Map Provided by Highland Park Environmental Commission

Panoramic photograph of the orange trail in the Rutgers Ecological Preserve as it crosses Buell Brook