Explore the Natural Beauty of John Witherspoon Woods

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car within Princeton, start by heading towards Harrison Street. From downtown Princeton, take Nassau Street (Route 27) and turn onto Harrison Street. Follow Harrison Street until you reach the intersection with John Witherspoon Street, where you'll turn right. Continue straight, and the entrance to John Witherspoon Woods will be on your left. There is no designated parking lot, so you may need to find street parking nearby.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take the NJ Transit train to Princeton Junction. From there, board the 'Dinky' train to Princeton station. Once you arrive at Princeton station, you can either walk or take a local bus. If walking, head east on University Place, turn left onto Nassau Street, and then right onto Harrison Street. Continue on Harrison Street until you reach John Witherspoon Street; the entrance to John Witherspoon Woods will be on your left. If you prefer the bus, check the local bus schedule for routes that head toward Harrison Street.

• Walking

  If you're already in Princeton and prefer to walk, start at the Princeton University campus. Exit the campus onto Nassau Street, then head east until you reach Harrison Street. Turn left onto Harrison Street and continue straight to John Witherspoon Street. Turn right, and the entrance to John Witherspoon Woods will be on your left. This walk offers a pleasant view of the town and takes about 20-30 minutes from the center of campus.