The D&R Canal Towpath totals 77 miles across three sections. Originally constructed for mules to pull barges along the canal, it is now a multi-use path connecting communities across three counties.

Chloé Perceval

May 10, 2022

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This is a beautiful path that follows the canal.

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1. D&R Canal and Johnson Trolley Trail Loop

30.3km

02:07

70m

Cycle the D&R Canal and Johnson Trolley Trail Loop, a 18.8-mile moderate route through historic canal paths and varied New Jersey landscapes

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2. D&R Canal Towpath – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Mercer County

34.7km

03:05

20m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. D&R Canal Towpath loop from Princeton

17.2km

01:32

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 866 m

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Location: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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D&R Canal Towpath

1. D&R Canal and Johnson Trolley Trail Loop

2. D&R Canal Towpath – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Mercer County

3. D&R Canal Towpath loop from Princeton

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