Delaware & Raritan Canal
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Somerset County, NJ
Point-to-point trail in Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Somerset County, NJ. Horseback riding, Hiking, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 30.5 mi (49.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 10 min
- High point
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Blackwells Mills Trailhead 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: D&R Canal TowpathTrailhead 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: D&R Canal TowpathTrailhead 25.5 mi (41 km) from start
- Shelter 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Delaware & Raritan Canal
How long is Delaware & Raritan Canal?
Delaware & Raritan Canal is 30.5 mi (49.1 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 10 min. It climbs 39 ft (12 m) in total, up to a high point of 59 ft (18 m).
How hard is Delaware & Raritan Canal?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Delaware & Raritan Canal?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Landing Lane Parking Lot. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Delaware & Raritan Canal?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 16.7 mi (26.8 km), 18.5 mi (29.8 km).
Is Delaware & Raritan Canal shaded?
Mostly shaded (86% under trees).
What can you do on Delaware & Raritan Canal?
Best for Horseback riding. Also: Hiking, Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Delaware & Raritan Canal?
Kellys Korner, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: NJ Two, 0.8 mi (1.3 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Delaware & Raritan Canal?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Delaware & Raritan Canal
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- Heylar Woods Trail Middlesex County · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Red Turtle Trail Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Unmarked Trail Six Mile Run Reservoir Site · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Twisty Trail Six Mile Run Reservoir Site · Easy · 4 mi (6.5 km)
- Twisty Trail Six Mile Run Reservoir Site · Easy · 4 mi (6.5 km)
- White Trail Middlesex County · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
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