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Rail Trails in Pennsylvania

Delaware Canal State Park

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Trail description: 60-mile gravel towpath along the Delaware Canal. For 30 miles it runs parallel to the D&R tow path on the Jersey side.
Access fee:
Towns along the trail: Bristol, Morrisville, Washington Crossing, New Hope, Easton, PA
Web site: Delaware Canal State Park | Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (NJ)
Trail map: Available on the park's website
Trail surface: Gravel
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking
Facilities on the trail:
Points of interest: Canal Boat Rides in New Hope, Washington's Crossing Historical Park
Lodging: Allentown region has many hotels and other accommodations
Camping:
Bike shops:
Weather forecast: Easton
Tourism info: Montgomery County Tourism
Getting to the trail: The south end of the trail is a few miles east of Philidelphia.
Map of local region: Bristol | Morrisville | Washington Crossing | New Hope | Easton

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.50

Trail name: Delaware Canal State Park
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Nov, 2003
Sections that I biked: Morrisville to Uhlerstown
My favourite sections of the trail: Nockamixon Cliffs
Best time to go: Spring, Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Scenery, historic character, lovely bridges
What I disliked: Trail is segmented by barriers south of Morrisville. Bridges and tunnels connecting these gaps will be constructed in the next few years.
Comments: Narrow canal towpath recently surfaced with a fine gravel. New Hope, Yardley, Easton, Frenchtown NJ
Submitted by: JB
from: Philadelphia PA
Date submitted: Feb 4, 2004

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