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View of the Delaware River – New Hope loop from Yardley

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View of the Delaware River – New Hope loop from Yardley

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View of the Delaware River – New Hope loop from Yardley

04:55

61.4km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.9 km for 231 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.34 km

Canal Bridge to the 1799 House

Highlight • Bridge

This short bridge over the canal takes you to a rebuilt home from 1799 that now functions as a restroom with water fountains and air conditioning. This is a great little scenic rest stop along the canal trail.

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3.49 km

D&L Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the D&L Trail follows the Delaware Canal as it winds its way through fields and woods. It's really pretty!

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18.6 km

View of the Delaware River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Delaware River, which stretches 330 miles long. The river's headwaters originate at the meeting of the East and West Branch Delaware River in Hancock, New York.

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18.8 km

New Hope

Highlight • Settlement

New Hope is a beautiful small town, with a lot of riverside restaurants and cafés. The perfect spot for a break on a long bike ride.

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19.5 km

Delaware Canal

Lake

22.7 km

Hal H. Clark Park

Nature Reserve

25.4 km

D&L Trail

Highlight • Trail

Aborted trek to Lumberville (intended destination) due to ice and snow on trail

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35.4 km

Delaware Canal State Park

Nature Reserve

36.3 km

Stockton Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic building in Stockton

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40.4 km

Bridge Over Alexauken Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Delaware Canal Towpath crosses over a narrow wooden bridge across from the Alexauken Creek Aqueduct. This is an incredibly scenic part of the trail over Alexauken Creek, which feeds into the Deleware River. Please note that you need to dismount and walk your bike here.

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57.4 km

Viewpoint

57.7 km

View from Scudder Falls Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

only accessable by bike or foot, cars must pass and pay toll

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61.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

15.4 km

14.6 km

5.37 km

2.25 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

15.0 km

7.88 km

770 m

470 m

Elevation

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View of the Delaware River – New Hope loop from Yardley

Canal Bridge to the 1799 House

D&L Trail

View of the Delaware River

New Hope

D&L Trail

Stockton Inn

Bridge Over Alexauken Creek

View from Scudder Falls Bridge

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