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NJ/PA -Canal Tow Path Sampler Hike

Hike Canal Tow Paths along the Del. River

NJ/PA -Canal Tow Path Sampler Hike

Hike Canal Tow Paths along the Del. River

Details

Come join in on a fun day in two states (PA & NJ) as we sample the tow paths along the Delaware River. Meeting at the Solebury Township Canal Park which is park of the Delaware Canal State Park on the Pennsylvania Side of the Delaware River. Will meet in the parking lot which is just off  Rte. 32 near Rte. 202. From there we will hike south along the PA - Delaware Canal tow path for about a mile into New Hope, PA. From there we will cross over the river via the adjoining towns' bridge into Lambertville, NJ and hike south along the NJ - Delaware & Raritan Canal  tow path for another mile or so. We will then circle back into Lambertville/New Hope area where we will stop for lunch as a group at one of the local cafes/restaurants. Those that will not be joining in on lunch may follow the easily followed tow path back up north along the canal to the parking lot.

Since this event is in March, please dress in layers as it may still be quite chilly out, although we could be happy with some early spring weather by then (I say with crossed fingers).

If joining in on lunch, please be sure to pay for whatever food/drink items you order (note prices on menu for when paying), include tip and tax on that as well.

Directions

Take Rte 202 to Rte 32 North (Pennsylvania Side of Delaware River). As soon as  you get off rte Rte. 202 and start to head north on Rte. 32 the parking entrance to the trail is right there on the right. 

From NJ via Rte 202 heading south, as soon as you cross over the Delaware River (over the bridge), you pay the tool, you then take the first exit on the right to exit off Rte. 202.  Exit will say "New Hope", Rte. 32. Once at end of exit ramp, at stop sign turn left to head North on Rte 32, and immediately turn right into the parking lot for Solebury Township Canal Park.  If heading south on Rte. 32 in PA (down along the Delaware River), you will see this Solebury Township Canal Park parking lot  on your left, just before you get to Rte. 202  (will see the highway bridge over head, ahead of you e, and will see the power lines just over head too.). If traveling north on Rte. 32 along the river heading north through New Hope, the park is on your right just after you go under the Rte. 202 bridge & under the power lines.

We will meet in the parking lot of Solebury Township Canal Park.

Maps of the canal park areas:

http://www.dandrcanal.com/pdf/parkmap.pdf

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004752.pdf

Week of event, few days before I will email all those that sign up for this event to confirm and provide my number in case it is needed.

Saturday, March 22, 2014
New Hope,PA/Lambertville, NJ, PA · Directions
Meet at 10:30 AM
Hosted by sche357
3/15 signed up
NJ/PA -Canal Tow Path Sampler Hike

About this event

Come join in on a fun day in two states (PA & NJ) as we sample the tow paths along the Delaware River. Meeting at the Solebury Township Canal Park which is park of the Delaware Canal State Park on the Pennsylvania Side of the Delaware River. Will meet in the parking lot which is just off  Rte. 32 near Rte. 202. From there we will hike south along the PA - Delaware Canal tow path for about a mile into New Hope, PA. From there we will cross over the river via the adjoining towns' bridge into Lambertville, NJ and hike south along the NJ - Delaware & Raritan Canal  tow path for another mile or so. We will then circle back into Lambertville/New Hope area where we will stop for lunch as a group at one of the local cafes/restaurants. Those that will not be joining in on lunch may follow the easily followed tow path back up north along the canal to the parking lot.

Since this event is in March, please dress in layers as it may still be quite chilly out, although we could be happy with some early spring weather by then (I say with crossed fingers).

If joining in on lunch, please be sure to pay for whatever food/drink items you order (note prices on menu for when paying), include tip and tax on that as well.

Directions to the trailhead

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Take Rte 202 to Rte 32 North (Pennsylvania Side of Delaware River). As soon as  you get off rte Rte. 202 and start to head north on Rte. 32 the parking entrance to the trail is right there on the right. 

From NJ via Rte 202 heading south, as soon as you cross over the Delaware River (over the bridge), you pay the tool, you then take the first exit on the right to exit off Rte. 202.  Exit will say "New Hope", Rte. 32. Once at end of exit ramp, at stop sign turn left to head North on Rte 32, and immediately turn right into the parking lot for Solebury Township Canal Park.  If heading south on Rte. 32 in PA (down along the Delaware River), you will see this Solebury Township Canal Park parking lot  on your left, just before you get to Rte. 202  (will see the highway bridge over head, ahead of you e, and will see the power lines just over head too.). If traveling north on Rte. 32 along the river heading north through New Hope, the park is on your right just after you go under the Rte. 202 bridge & under the power lines.

We will meet in the parking lot of Solebury Township Canal Park.

Maps of the canal park areas:

http://www.dandrcanal.com/pdf/parkmap.pdf

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004752.pdf

Week of event, few days before I will email all those that sign up for this event to confirm and provide my number in case it is needed.

Who's going (3)

SeanO11 GUEST MEMBER
SeanO11
Santa Fe, NM
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henry GUEST MEMBER
henry
Madison, NJ

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