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Delaware River Heritage Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Bordentown, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Delaware River Heritage Trail'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Delaware River Heritage Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I've ridden this relatively new trail often over the past few months & recommend it highly for the width & quality of the paved surface & for its quiet, natural beauty. Enjoy! (can park @ 1 of 2 lots in Crystal Lake or at Roebling Park next to the Delaware River)

★★★★★ — Richard , Aug 2021

My only "constructive criticism" is, there needs to be signs that say "Delaware River Heritage Trail". One can get lost on this Trail

★★★★☆ — Paul , Feb 2025

Great bike trail! Very scenic. It includes hilly and flat parts, which is perfect for practicing gear shifting.

★★★★★ — Alisha , Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Plan your run at Delaware River Heritage Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Delaware River Heritage Trail

2401 Axe Factory Rd, Bordentown, NJ 08505

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Running trails near Bordentown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Crystal Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Bordentown, NJ

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This rustic locale with forests, trails & a lake offers fishing, horseback riding & bird-watching.

under a mile away

Crystal Lake Hiking Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Bordentown, NJ

Dog-friendly

under a mile away

Crystal Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

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Paved

under a mile away

Kinkora Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

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Paved

1.1 miles away

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Hamilton Township, NJ

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Canal-side trail along the Delaware River featuring hiking and bike paths, plus a scenic overview.

2.9 miles away

Kinkora Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Columbus, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved trail through fields and woods offering benches and picnic tables.

3.1 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.