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The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Updated: Jul 18

The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is located in Hunterdon and Mercer County. It spans about 70 miles across multiple towns with a path following the old historic canal. You can walk, run bike or even kayak your way through this park! There are many trails and areas to park and hop on more information about that can be found here.


Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park In The Fall
D & R Canal - D&RCanal.Com

Along the trail, youll find six points of interest that are worth stopping at or just visiting in general! One place to diffidently check out is the Prallsville Mills. There are 10 historic buildings on this complex including a grist mill, linseed oil mill, sawmill and granary, most dating back to the late 1700s. Weekly events are held at the mill that are totally worth the experience like a concrete table casting class and their fall festival! See what events are coming up here!

The historic prallsville mills in the delaware and raritan canal state park
Prallsville Mills - Prallsvillemills.org

The State Park also holds their own events and programs that focus on the history, wildlife and nature conservation. All of the parks programs require pre-registration which can be found here

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