delaware & raritan state park
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delaware & raritan state park印象
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We spent an hour kayaking down the canal and within minutes felt like we were in the wilderness even though we were minutes from the hub and bub of busy civilization. We saw turtles sunning and cardinals bathing and squirrels wandering and flowers in bloom and vines climbing and rocks resting and trees standing and bridges overhanging and the sun shining. The only bugs were dragonflies and they left us alone. The breeze was cool and the water was deep. Get away from the hustle and bustle and hop on a kayak for an hour down the canal. You'll clear your head and forget about your stress - at least until you get back in your car.
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Enjoy the history and scenery of this trail along the canal. It is absolutely gorgeous on sunny days and nice and peaceful despite the popularity. It follows the historic canal for miles and miles. You can easily get lost in conversation, running, or biking as you take it all in.
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The towpath along the canal goes from Trenton to New Brunswick. In Princeton, you're not far from the restaurants on Nassau Street. Princeton also is where the towpath is busiest. Otherwise it can seem underutilized. It also is part of the East Coast Greenway (www.greenway.org), a developing trail system connecting cities from the Canadian border in Maine to Key West in Florida. You'll find maps on the website.There's another section of the canal on the NJ side of the Delaware River that goes through Lambertville and Frenchtown. Bike map for that here: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/application3/pdf/DRCanalTowpathRide.pdfMaps for both portions here: http://www.dandrcanal.com/maps.html
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The Delaware Raritan Canal is a slice of history and a beautiful state park.There is no park as peaceful and beautiful. I have walked the path between Princeton and Kingston many times. In every season, it is unique. A path that makes your feet happy and springy. If you want a long bike ride you can do hours. Sweet air, overhanging trees; wildflowers, wild geese and sun-bathing turtles. And it is free!
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You can enter Princeton from either end. Treat yourself, by entering Princeton from Route 1, down Alexander Rd. As you round the bend and down the hill, you'll discover canoeing and kayaking rentals. Either by the hour, or by the day, you can rent a kayak for yourself or with others. Park across the street and be careful crossing. This will be what's left of the Raritan Canal. You can however, take the bike path, which is dotted with little benches and places to stop. Walk, bike, or take canoe, but take an adventure. ENJOY.
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Previous reviews are accurate. .terrific 40 miles of biking, walking, canoeing, fishing & kayaking. If your new to manpowered watercraft, this is a great place to start. Griggstown rentals will hook u up! Cash or check only.Just remember save energy for the turnaround trip ( that last mile was a killer)
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enjoyed walking along the canal and spotting different birds and looks at an old railroad. We then came across the Princeton rowing team who were great to watch in action
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The Delaware and Raritan canal, which was hand dug in the 19th century, connects the Delaware River with the Raritan River. Until the early 20th century mules towed freight barges along the canal. After better highways enabled trucks to more efficiently replace the barges, the canal became a state park and a source of recreation. The mule path is now a biking, jogging, walking trail and the canal itself accommodates canoes, kyacks and other small muscle-powered boats plus fishing.In my opinion, the "feeder" portion of the canal that runs parallel to the Delaware River from Frenchtown, New Jersey to Trenton is the most scenic, especially the portion of it between Washington Crossing and Frenchtown. The path next to that portion of the canal is also better maintained. My wife and I particularly enjoy biking along the canal path because it's smooth, there are no steep hills to climb and we don't need to endanger ourselves competing with motorized vehicles.In the fall, as the trees display their rainbows of colors, seeing that beauty reflected in the canal's waters is a relaxing sight to behold, offering many opportunities for stunning photos. Since the canal and its canal paths are accessible at many locations by road or highway, we can begin and end our biking or walking treks almost anywhere along its length. That has provided us with enough variety to never be bored during the more than 30 years that we have hiked and biked this park.
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Rent a kayak if you want to be in the water, or admire it biking or walking with your kids and dogs along its banks. Every time we go we end up talking to other like-minded people and even made new friends. The nature in this place seems to be conducive to human interaction and good-nurtured-ness.
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We visited this place in the summer and enjoyed a quiet traffic free stroll alongside the canal. You can cycle or kayak there too. Be aware that at some times you are advised to cover your legs with socks or trousers because of the danger of ticks.