Washington Crossing State Park
D&R Canal Towpath
4.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 38 min
D&R Canal Towpath is a 4.9-mile out-and-back in Washington Crossing State Park near Washington Crossing, NJ. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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D&R Canal Towpath
4.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Elevation 55–59 ft
Out & Back · Washington Crossing State Park
Trailhead: D&R Canal Towpath · 40.29658, -74.86697
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:32 AM · sunset 7:27 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on D&R Canal Towpath, heading SE.
- 2.5 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 2.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 6:53 PM for the 7:27 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from D&R Canal Towpath Trailhead
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- Scenic Overlook - Delaware River–Church Pond, 4 sights 9 mi · ▲ 1,122 ft
- Ridge Trail (white) Viewpoint–Scenic Overlook - Delaware River, 6 sights 9.6 mi · ▲ 829 ft
- Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath 13.5 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Trenton Water Works & D&R Canal Towpath 14.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft
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