Tag Archives: D&R Canal towpath

How to bike to Duke Farms (with a detour to the new Flounder Brewing)

Posted on August 8, 2022 by alliumstozinnias

Would the D&R Canal towpath be the best way to reach Duke Farms? Or would a road option be better? Continue reading →

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The D&R Canal towpath from Princeton to partway to Trenton

Posted on May 31, 2022 by alliumstozinnias

Here’s the state of the D&R Canal towpath from Washington Road to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Continue reading →

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New Brunswick to Princeton on the D&R Canal + East Coast Greenway

Posted on May 3, 2022 by alliumstozinnias

The D&R Canal towpath was a mess after the one-two punch from Henri and Ida in late August and early September of 2021. Eight months later, it was time to check out how much repair work had been done and how rideable the route is. Continue reading →

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A new bike crossing over the Delaware River

Posted on November 22, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

The bike-ped path on the new Scudders Falls Bridge is finally open. Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Henri and Ida ripped up the D&R Canal towpath

Posted on September 28, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

I dreaded seeing the damage from Henri and Ida. What a mess. Continue reading →

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Biking Bucks County covered bridges to New Jersey beer

Posted on April 25, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

Beautiful scenery, but oh those climbs! Continue reading →

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Two ways to bike from Princeton to Philadelphia — which is better?

Posted on April 6, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

Both have great sections — and messy parts too. Continue reading →

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The best way to bike to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton

Posted on March 11, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

We tested two options to get to Grounds for Sculpture using the D&R Canal towpath. One is much better. Continue reading →

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5 great one-day bike rides on central New Jersey trails

Posted on February 20, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

Some kid-friendly bike rides in central New Jersey … also good when adults would prefer biking on trails instead of with traffic. Continue reading →

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My 5 best bike-trail overnights within easy reach of New Jersey

Posted on February 14, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

These bike overnights are all trail or mostly trails. Trips range from one night to closer to a week. Continue reading →

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