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Recreational Options

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There are many ways to have fun in and along the Delaware Canal.

The towpath along the Delaware Canal provides a level trail for walking, jogging, biking and horseback riding. Boat accesses allow for relaxing canoeing and kayaking. Picnic sites are available in Delaware Canal State Park. In winter, ice skating and cross country skiing are popular along the Canal.

Explore this section to learn how you can enjoy the Delaware Canal all year long.

 

 

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

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