Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath Princeton Segment
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Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath Princeton Segment

Easy canal-side greenway route near Princeton and central river sections.

Rating
Length
7.2 mi
Difficulty
2
County
mercer

About This Trail

An easy canal-side greenway following the D&R Canal through Princeton and the central New Jersey corridor. The level towpath passes historic lock tender houses, stone bridges, and wooded stretches along the still-water canal. Part of the 73.6-mile D&R Canal State Park trail system.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.3248218, -74.6579057

Getting There

From Princeton, head south on Alexander Street to the D&R Canal towpath. Parking is available at the Washington Road bridge or at Kingston Lock, where the canal meets the Millstone River.

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