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| LOCATION ABOUT RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES HUNTING BERNADETTE MORALES NATURE PRESERVE SUCCESSION AT UPLANDS TRAIL INFORMATION updated SUMMARY OF RULES AND REGULATIONS PRINTABLE BROCHURE |
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 6 BARTON HOLLOW ROAD, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Directions from the Clinton Area: Travel south on Route 513 until the junction with Route 617. Turn left on to Route 617 and travel about 8.5 miles. Turn right on Barton Hollow Road and continue to the stop sign. Turn left onto Old Croton Rd, then make the first left onto Capner Street. The parking area is located on the left hand side. Directions from the Lambertville Area: Take Route 202 north to the jug-handle for South Main Street for Flemington. Follow South Main Street to the junction with the Main Street Circle and proceed west on Route 12. On Route 12, continue past the next circle to the traffic light. At the traffic light turn right on to Old Croton Rd. Proceed to Capner Street, turn right. Continue to the parking lot on the left.
This gentleman's farm was acquired in 1931 by George Knowles Large (1879-1958), and his wife, Frances Engeman. Mr. Large was a prominent county citizen, having served as county prosecutor from 1906 to 1911 and as county judge from 1917 to 1922. In late 1934, he was appointed by NJ Governor A. Harry Moore to serve as Special Assistant Attorney General to aid the state in the prosecution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann during the Lindbergh trial (January 2- February 13, 1935). Since authorities deemed Uplands as a secluded, yet spacious farm, The Lindberghs stayed there as houseguests. On February 4, 1935, Col. Charles Lindbergh celebrated a subdued 33rd birthday on the farm. Following Mr. Large's death, the property changed ownership twice, before being acquired by the County in 1986. Only foundations and rock walls remain from this once grand farm. Additional Information:
The Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations. Uplands offers a moderate 1.1 mile loop trail adjacent to the Bernadette Morales Trail System. The trail meanders through a mixture of hardwood forest, fields in natural succession, hedgerows, and thickets. The trail was constructed by Doug Pictroski of Boy Scout Troop 62 for his Eagle Project. The scout troop still maintains the trail. To access the Uplands Trail, take the Main Trail from the parking area to the junction of the Eagle Trail. The Eagle Trail turns into the Uplands Trail. This stretch adds 1.6 miles for a round trip hike. In order to control the population of deer on park property, hunting is permitted. Hunters must obtain a special permit issued by the Parks Department to be able to hunt on the preserve. Visitors during hunting season are strongly encouraged to wear blaze orange or confine visits to Sundays. See additional information on the Hunterdon County Park System Controlled Hunting Program. BERNADETTE MORALES NATURE PRESERVE The Bernadette Morales Nature Preserve is maintained by the Morales Sub-Committee of the Flemington-Raritan Parks and Recreation Committee. Along with Mine Brook Park, The Dvoor Farm and Uplands, a contiguous greenway is formed. For more information on Bernadette Morales Nature Preserve contact the Flemington-Raritan Parks and Recreation Committee at (908)782-7094.
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Location: Upland Reserve is located in Raritan Township. There is no direct parking at the reserve. Access is gained through the Bernadette Morales Nature Preserve which offers parking. Both areas are open from sunrise to sunset. Please note that there are no restroom facilities at these locations. 
The name “Uplands” pertains to the geographical area located along the eastern rim of the Hunterdon Plateau. Totaling 101 acres, Uplands reaches 500 feet in elevation. The reserve consists of steep slopes, open fields, and hardwood forests. The Walnut Brook meanders through the property. 
Uplands provides a unique look at succession. Since its time as an estate, different areas have been reclaimed by nature. Along the trail evergreens are still present in the canopy. These evergreens have been enclosed by hardwoods and will eventually die out. Also, observe the young growth that is occurring throughout the park. While most of the hardwood canopy consists of oak trees, the new growth mostly consists of young maple trees. This is due to the pressure of wildlife , such as White-tail Deer, Eastern Grey Squirrels and Wild Turkey, which forage on acorns. This consumption of acorns is preventing the re-growth of oak trees. Eventually these young maple trees will grow and dominate the canopy.