POP-UP HIKE: Delaware River: Lambertville & New Hope

11 Bridge Street,Lambertville NJ 08530

15 April, 2023

Description

Start: Lambertville, NJ Finish: Lambertville, NJ Distance: 9-10 miles Terrain: paved, grave, hilly, and rocky terrain in the woods Where to find us: The unpaved D&R canal parking lot behind The Lambertville Station Inn (40.363430, -74.946115) Parking: (1)The unpaved D&R canal parking lot behind The Lambertville Station Inn or (2)Metered Parking On Streets/in City Lots (Coins or The ParkMobile App) Difficulty: Average Category: nature, scenic, urban Coordinators: Violet & Sam Chen THINGS TO NOTE: Expect hilly, rocky, and rooty terrain with inclines and elevation gain 340 ft in the woods (the Goat Hill). Terrain might be muddy in the woods in case of rain. Join us for this unique hike of the greater Lambertville/New Hope areas, including the gorgeous mountain overlook, great view of the Delaware River, historic D&R canal, the converted Rails to Trails area and more…Some higlights: · Lambertville Historic Old Train Station · Wing Dam · Goat Hill Overlook · Old Mill Overlook · Delaware and Raritan Feeder Canal Lock · Belvidere Delaware Railroad Trail · Bel-Del branch to Flemington RR Bridge · Alexauken Creek Aqueduct · New Hope Railroad (PA) · River House at Odette’s waterfront (PA) · Bucks County Playhouse (PA) · Ferry Landing park (PA) · Delaware Canal (PA)**************** READ below for parking/meeting spot description !! Parking is limited. "The unpaved D&R canal parking lot behind The Lambertville Station Inn" Use the address: 11 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ 08530. Pull into the Lambertville Station Inn. Do NOT Pay the attendant. Tell him you are going to the Free D&R Canal Lot. Stay to the left. Once passing the Inn building, drive across the small bridge. Make a right into the D&R Canal (gravel) Lot. Suggest bringing: Water, Bug spray, Sunscreen, Snacks or Lunch