Borg's Woods Nature Preserve

"Really nice, not to big easy to walk around and explore, good place to go and regenerate after work, or just walk the wood and listen to the sounds of nature. If you get lucky you can see some animals,"

"FULL DISCLOSURE: I had really high expectations going here, may be that's why I was disappointed a little. The walk way from the road into the woods had a lot of broken beer bottles. So, please be careful when you arrive here. Also there was a lot of trash , tissue paper thrown all over the place when you walk into the preserve area. However, once you go a little deeper in to the woods, you encounter a picturesque place you can relax."

"This preserve is a little oasis hidden off to the side of Hackensack on the other side of Summit Ave. There are a number of small maintained trails in the two-block expanse but if you plan on circumambulating the entire preserve I would highly recommend some waterproof boots because it does get quite swampy in a couple areas. We have seen dozens of deer here, either singularly or in large herds, a variety of ducks, owls, woodpeckers, and all sorts of flora. They have Eastern Skunk Cabbage and a few hidden magical trees with extensive root systems. It’s one of our most frequently visited areas on our walks around town. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s a popular place where people frequently walk their dogs and ride their mountain bikes."

"Off the beaten path nature center. This is basically a secluded nature walk on dirt paths through the woods. All that is missing are the bread crumbs left by Hansel and Gretel. I spotted deer hoof prints in a muddy section of path. (See photo and look closely) There are birds, wildflowers and other animal life, ESPECIALLY mosquitos. Unless you have spray you will be eaten alive if you visit on a hot muggy day following a period of rain. No facilities. There's at least a couple of entry points. Mine is to take Allen Street off E. Spring Valley Ave, one block west of Summit Avenue. There's only a tiny sign on Spring Valley for the preserve so look closely."

"Lovely, quiet space on the Hackensack/Maywood border. Lots of trees, wildlife, etc."