Join us for our “Weekend Walkers” series of modest hikes along the canal towpath and nearby areas. Each section of the canal has a unique character and history which will be highlighted by our seasonal trail interpreter. We invite you to come enjoy some outdoor time with us and learn a bit about the historic and natural resources of each location listed below. These weekend walks will be moderately paced – at about 2 miles/hour – and range from 3.5 to 5.5 miles. These longer walks will take about 3 – 3 1/2 hours, progress at a leisurely pace and return to the original meeting place. Children are welcome but those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Weekend Walkers will meet promptly at the designated parking areas at 9:30 AM.

Registered participants will be contacted if program is to be canceled due to inclement weather, insufficient interest or other unforeseen circumstances. Programs will take place with mild rain. A MINIMUM OF 4 TOTAL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS are needed to avoid the program’s cancellation due to lack of interest.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Due to the popularity of our walks, we ask REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS to either CANCEL THEIR TICKET or NOTIFY US VIA EMAIL BY 12:00 PM THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM if their plans have changed and can no longer attend. This is a courtesy to those on the wait list and allows us the opportunity to release a ticket to another potential attendee. Two “no-shows” without prior cancellation notification will generate a “flag” for that registrant resulting in the potential inability to attend future walks. Thank you for your cooperation!

If there are any questions or concerns please contact the D&R Canal State Park Office at (609) 924-5705 (Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 -4:00) or via email at DRCanalPrograms@dep.nj.gov.

November 4: Demott Lane to Landing Lane (Franklin Twsp.) – 4 Miles

Come join our trail interpreter for an autumn morning walk along this stretch of the historic D&R Canal towpath. This section of the park offers lovely views along the Raritan River. The walk will begin at the historic Van Wickle House and proceed towards New Brunswick to the newly resorted spillway at Landing Lane. Learn about the bridge houses that once stood along this section of the canal, the ford at the river that necessitated the construction of a swing bridge over the canal and the Marconi Wireless Company’s connection to the D&R among other interesting facts. Registered participants will meet at the Demott Lane parking lot right off Easton Avenue in Franklin Township at 9:30 AM. Click here for meeting location.