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Rutgers University-Busch Campus

View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Rutgers University

Rutgers University-Busch Campus

View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Rutgers University

Moderate

4.7

(6786)

6,787

riders

View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Rutgers University

02:16

46.7km

80m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

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5.02 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path follows the canal, which was originally built in the 1830s as a transportation corridor between NYC and Philadelphia. It's a truly beautiful place to ride your bike at.

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10.5 km

Bound Brook

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11.0 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a good path also for road bikes. There are a few cobbled bits that form overflows from the canal to the river but they are easily crossed by pushing the bike.

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20.5 km

View of the D&R Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This segment goes alongside the D&R canal. There is a good view of the canal from this segment. Very quiet road on the weekdays, could be a little busy during the weekend with traffic

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31.9 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath — East Coast Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath is a 72-mile portion of the East Coast Greenway. This is a paved, multi-use path. The East Coast Greenway travels through 15 states and over 3,000 miles.

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37.3 km

Raritan Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

46.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

5.61 km

2.02 km

1.31 km

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

7.57 km

3.87 km

1.16 km

415 m

118 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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View of the D&R Canal – Raritan Canal Towpath loop from Rutgers University

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

Bound Brook

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

View of the D&R Canal

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath — East Coast Greenway

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