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City / State:
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Princeton, NJ
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Event Name:
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Tow Path
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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94627 2013/Y1982
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5/10/15/20 - 1A
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Description:
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Princeton Tow Path- D&R Canal Walk: Daily - dawn to dusk. Walk begins at the Clarion/Palmer Inn. Tow Path is mainly packed sand/clay. Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs, but bad weather will increase the difficulty. Trail in quiet woods - walk out and back along the D&R Canal towpath. Traffic free. Great if you want solitude or a chance to get your speed up.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Walking America's Trails
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Start Times:
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Dawn to dusk
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Location:
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Clarion/Palmer Inn
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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Clarion/Palmer Inn: 3499 Route 1 South, Princeton by Pep Boys. This is on Route 1 South 2.8 miles north of junction I 295 and I 95 with Route 1. From the east take I 195 to 295 North. From 295 Exit 67 to go north. Make a U-turn at Alexander Rd to proceed overpass on to then go south on Route 1. Please be careful - the hotel is just past Pep Boys. Traffic is busy.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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The D & R Canal was constructed by Irish Immigrants, 1830 - 1834. It was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It became a New Jersey State Park in 1974. Walkers will be following along the Main Canal Towpath, running 29 miles between Trenton, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.
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Host Club:
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Princeton Area Walkers
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Contact:
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Diane Glace (609) 259-2419
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Website:
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www.princetonareawalkers.com
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E-Mail Contact:
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dianeg6@aol.com
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