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D&R Canal - Bulls Island to Lambertville


Highlights:

Smooth and even trail along converted rail line. (7 miles)
Near:Stockton, NJ
Scenery:
Distance:6.92 miles
Elevation Gain:20 ft
Hike Time:3 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Fire road/pavement
HikeType:Point to Point


Summary: The middle section of the Delaware and Raritan Feeder Canal trail deviates from the canal itself and runs for the most part on converted rail line. This doesn't change the surface of the trail, which remains smooth and level. Hostorically, this section of the canal was to supply water to the lower, more commercial sections of the canal.

Utilizing the pedestrian-only bridge at Bulls Island and the bridge between Lambertville and New Hope to join the Delaware Canal towpath on the Pennsylvania side make a loop of 13.6 miles.

Trailhead: The parking area at the Bulls Island Recreational Area is just off Route 29 three miles North of Stockton and the intersection with Route 523. (lat N40 24.650 lon: W75 02.078). The D&R Feeder Canal Office is here along with the Bulls Island campsite with trailer parking, picnct tables, flush toilets and showers. (Reservations required)

In Lambertville, you can park at Mountain River Outfitters, off of Route 29 on Mt. Hope Street. (lat: N40 21.732 lon: W74 56.639)

There is also a parking lot in Stockton, about midway between the other two. (lat:N40 24.304 lon:W74 58.613)
(Lat:40.41078 Lon:-75.03469)

Trail Guides for D&R Canal - Bulls Island to Lambertville:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes,
Ranger Contact: D&H Feeder Canal Office 609-397-2949
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted  95 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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