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Somerset County

Blackwells Mills

View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Blackwells Mills

Bike touring routes & trails

Somerset County

Blackwells Mills

View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Blackwells Mills

Moderate

3.1

(21)

27

riders

View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Blackwells Mills

02:01

31.0km

30m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

176 m

View of the D&R Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

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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2

8.32 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath — East Coast Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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3

13.7 km

Raritan Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

31.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

3.53 km

1.42 km

237 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

5.00 km

3.97 km

182 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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