Friends of the Delaware Canal

Delaware Canal Towpath Closure Between Waterview Condominimums and Bowman’s Hill

Delaware Canal Towpath Closure Between Waterview Condominimums and Bowman’s Hill

Update August 6, 2021: All storm cleanup efforts in this section have been completed.

Update July 30, 2021: 9 trees have been cleared from the towpath as of 2:00pm.

The Park maintenance crew has been hard at work and has cleared 9 trees from the towpath in the sections between New Hope and Bowman’s Hill.  The towpath has reopened, however additional cleanup is still needed into the week of 8/2.  Please note the possibility that additional blockages may be present in areas not yet discovered.

July 30, 2021

Delaware Canal Towpath Closure – Several trees have been downed due to storm damage in the area of Hew Hope Borough and Solebury Township, Mile Post 23.6 to Mile Post 23, the section between Waterview Condominiums and Bowman’s Hill.  Cleanup of the debris is expected to last into the week of 8/2.  Trail users are cautioned to avoid this section of trail until notice is removed.

Updates to Towpath Closures at Tinicum Aqueduct and Scudders Falls Area

Updates to Towpath Closures at Tinicum Aqueduct and Scudders Falls Area

August 18, 2020

TINICUM AQUEDUCT AREA (MILE 37):  The towpath at the Tinicum Aqueduct is currently closed 24/7 for visitor safety.  This closure is due to the ongoing repair project at the aqueduct and will be in effect into September.   This section of the trail will NOT be open weekends.  Please reference the park map and plan ahead, as there is no safe detour route.

SCUDDER FALLS AREA (MILE 16):  The towpath may be closed intermittently in the area of I-95/I-295, Scudder Falls Bridge, intermittently through end of September 2020.  Closures may occur between 6 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday; the trail will be open on weekends. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) will be conducting work on the new bridge over the canal and towpath during these closures.  For additional information please visit the DRJTBC website at www.scudderfallsbridge.com or you can contact the toll-free info line at 855-495-7726.

Two Towpath Closures in Tinicum Township

Two Towpath Closures in Tinicum Township

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

From Devin Buzard, Delaware Canal State Park Manager –

We are anticipating an approximate 2 week (1 weekend) closure at the Uhlerstown Covered Bridge beginning May 11. This is for the bridge restoration crew, working for the County of Bucks, to safely work on the metal substructure.

In addition to Uhlerstown, it has come to my attention that towpath at the Tinicum Aqueduct has been fully closed for approximately 5 days, and it is anticipated that this closure with no detour will be in effect until the end of July.

This closure is required in order to sandblast and paint the metal structure of the aqueduct and foot bridge as well as to replace the decking and metal railing. This area presents a very high danger for injury or death to anyone attempting to enter the posted/restricted construction site. There is no safe detour for this closure and all towpath traffic must turn around.

PA/NJ Loop Trail System Closed

PA/NJ Loop Trail System Closed

April 7, 2020

The Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park in New Jersey will close as of 8 p.m. today, April 7.

The consequence of this action is that the PA/NJ Loop Trail system will not be usable. Park visitors will not be able to cross between the Delaware Canal towpath in PA and the D&R Canal towpath in NJ at the following locations:

  • Uhlerstown, PA – Frenchtown, NJ
  • Lumberville, PA – Bulls Island, NJ
  • Centre Bridge, PA – Stockton, NJ
  • New Hope, PA – Lambertville, NJ
  • Washington Crossing, PA – Washington Crossing, NJ
  • Morrisville, PA – Trenton, NJ

The Delaware Canal State Park towpath in PA remains open for passive bicycling and walking.  Currently the towpath is very crowded, so maintaining a distance of at least six feet apart is vital. If the Park is too busy, consider returning at another time  or exploring your backyard or neighborhood.

Please help keep the Delaware Canal State Park safe and clean by following these practices:

  • Do not hike or recreate in groups – go with those under the same roof and stay six feet apart.
  • Use the bathroom before you visit.
  • Bring a bag and carry out your trash.
  • Clean up after pets.
  • Avoid activities that put you at greater risk of injury, as there is limited staff to assist.

Meanwhile, the Friends are working remotely.  Contact us at friends@fodc.org or call 215-862-2021, though the phone response may take a bit longer.

Enjoy spring and be safe, please. 

Towpath Closures at Scudder Falls Bridge Project Now Intermittent

Towpath Closures at Scudder Falls Bridge Project Now Intermittent

November 20, 2019

INTERMITTENT TRAIL CLOSURE:  The towpath may be closed in the area of I-95/I-295, Scudder Falls Bridge, intermittently through end of December 2019.  Closures may occur between 6am-5pm Monday through Friday; the trail will be open on weekends. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) will be demolishing the existing bridge over the canal during these closures.  For additional information please visit the DRJTBC website at www.drjtbc.org/project/scudder-falls or you can contact the Delaware Canal State Park Office at 610-982-5560.

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Friends of the Delaware Canal
145 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215.862.2021
Michael Ginder, Executive Director

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