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View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from New Brunswick

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View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from New Brunswick

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View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from New Brunswick

03:10

49.1km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 42 m

After 48.4 km for 11 m

After 49.1 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.57 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path follows the canal, which was originally built in the 1830s as a transportation corridor between NYC and Philadelphia. It's a truly beautiful place to ride your bike at.

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23.5 km

View of the D&R Canal

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This segment goes alongside the D&R canal. There is a good view of the canal from this segment. Very quiet road on the weekdays, could be a little busy during the weekend with traffic

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31.7 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath — East Coast Greenway

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The Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath is a 72-mile portion of the East Coast Greenway. This is a paved, multi-use path. The East Coast Greenway travels through 15 states and over 3,000 miles.

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37.1 km

Raritan Canal Towpath

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47.1 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Trail - New Brunswick section

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The Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath is a 70-mile trail that runs along the historic towpath of the Delaware and Raritan Canal. This section runs into New Brunswick. Despite being …

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49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

4.90 km

4.84 km

1.27 km

235 m

185 m

184 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

6.89 km

3.85 km

3.78 km

948 m

118 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 18 May

37°C

17°C

17 %

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View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from New Brunswick

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

View of the D&R Canal

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Raritan Canal Towpath

Delaware and Raritan Canal Trail - New Brunswick section

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