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Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Somerset, New Jersey · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Not reported

We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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Scenic

What runners say about Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful trail alongside the raritan river.”

Gorgeous trail year round. Bikers, walkers, runners. Quiet, familiar, reflective. The longer you stay the better.

★★★★★ — Justin , Apr 2023

Historic canal towpath ride along tree lined D and R Canal State Park trail. Just beautiful.

★★★★★ — Dave , Aug 2023

Beautiful trail alongside the raritan river. Bicycle friendly as well as for runners or even for walkjng, strolling and enjoying nature.

★★★★☆ — U , Jul 2025

A pleasant walk next to the canal. The path is clean and clear save a few puddles. Historic information posts along the way.

★★★★★ — Randy , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful trail alongside the raritan river.”

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The practical stuff

AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
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.

Where to find Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail

Weston Canal Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873

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