Delaware River Canal

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(251) · Historical landmark in New Hope, United States
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The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, non-profit organization working to restore, preserve and improve the Delaware Canal and its …

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May 14, 2023
Love the history of the Delaware Canal but the part that runs through New Hope needs work. That part of the canal was covered in algae. Not a very good for this part of town.Full review by MrandMrsBookman
Oct 23, 2022
We enjoyed a nice sunny Autumn walk along the banks of the canal. The foliage was beautiful and there were a lot of ducks swimming in the water. There were bikers and runners - the trail is gravel an…Full review by Rokesly
Sep 26, 2022
Beautiful bike ride straight flat tamped gravel, along a beautiful canal and gorgeous homes. Overlooks of the Delaware River and walk bridges between New Hope and LambertvilleFull review by bobkat111

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I just found out about this trail after living 30 miles away in NJ. Can you tell me if I could ride this with my road bike (no …
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I just found out about this trail after living 30 miles away in NJ. Can you tell me if I could ride this with my road bike (no tred on tires). Is the pave completely paved or is it gravel/pea rock? Thanks!!
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Hi ppater We did have cyclists pass us along the trail. The surface treatment does vary from pea gravel to asphalt. We walked only about 2-3 miles of the path. Hope the …
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Hi ppater We did have cyclists pass us along the trail. The surface treatment does vary from pea gravel to asphalt. We walked only about 2-3 miles of the path. Hope the conditions work for you!
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Is there a free parking location?
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It depends upon where you pick up the trail. In Washington crossing there is free parking. At New Hope Cycle you can leave a car when you rent a bike but not in new hope itself. Up …
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It depends upon where you pick up the trail. In Washington crossing there is free parking. At New Hope Cycle you can leave a car when you rent a bike but not in new hope itself. Up north there are some small spots to park along the canal. It really depends where you’re picking up the trail.
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Are there bike rentals nearby?
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Closest is New Hope.
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Are bike rentals available?
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Big bear gear does bike rentals and is right off the canal path about 1.5 miles outside lambertville.
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