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D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Princeton, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing
“he D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing is a fantastic addition to the already beautiful Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail system.”
Best place for bike rides, walking. Beautiful nature walk. Birds chirping sounds..kayak allowed. Kayaks rented close by. Over 15 miles of track. Lovely during fall
Parking just off Rt. 27 and enjoy the 2.5 mile walk to S Harrison St crossing between the canal and the millstone river
he D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing is a fantastic addition to the already beautiful Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail system. This well-designed crossing enhances safety, accessibility, and the overall trail experience.
The whole trail system is awesome. Biking, walking or fishing (although no one seemed to be catching anything). Miles of trails, decent number of benches.
Trail conditions & character
“he D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing is a fantastic addition to the already beautiful Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail system.”
Plan your run at D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitedandrcanal.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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