Paralleling the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol, this diverse park contains an historic canal and towpath, many miles of river shoreline and eleven river islands. Running from riverside to farm fields to historic towns, the Delaware Canal is the only continuously intact towpath of the canal-building era of the early and mid-19th century. The canal remains today with almost all of its features as they existed during its century of commercial operation, bringing coal to Philadelphia, New York, and the eastern seaboard. Since becoming a state park in 1940, people have flocked to this area to hike the towpath, canoe in the canal, or picnic along its banks.
Delaware Canal Heritage Trail
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National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 60 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Rail Trail
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Agency: State
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Location: Urban/Suburban/Rural
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State: PA
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Adjacent to state routes 611 and 32.
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Average Width: 96 Inches
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Year Designated: 1990
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