EAST MILLSTONE BOAT DOCK CLOSED
September 26, 2024
The East Millstone boat dock on the D&R Canal is closed effective immediately as of September 26, 2024. For those paddlers wishing to put-in/take-out at East Millstone, please note that you can do so safely at the small park in East Millstone along Market Street. This is located just south of the Amwell Road bridge crossing.
BE ADVISED:
CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED TRAIL USE AT SIX MILE RUN
May 6, 2024
Please be advised, the State Park Service would like to clarify information regarding the existing/official trail network at the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site. Although several social/unofficial trails have popped up over the years, we would like to encourage park users to stay on marked/official trails as designated by the State Park Service and shown on the park map below.
As no authorized trail network has formally been established, approved, and/or is maintained in the area south of the Six Mile Run and west of the Creek Trail (Red Trail), we ask that park users avoid this area. Years of unauthorized trail use here has caused damage and erosion to the natural and historic resources at this location.
We ask our park users to set a good example for other visitors today and every day; stay on designated trails!
For more information, please call the D&R Canal State Park office at (609) 924-5705.
UNAUTHORIZED AREA NOTICE:
Six Mile Run Trails
MILLSTONE VALLEY NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY AUDIO TOUR LAUNCHES
January 23, 2024
The Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition, working with TravelStorysGPS, has produced an audio tour of the the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway. We are excited to announce the official launch of the informative tour which highlights 20 geotags locations along the Byway; each with its own narrative describing significant locations along the route. Those accessing this hour long guided driving tour through Central New Jersey’s Millstone River Valley, will hear about the rich history that developed around the Millstone River, the importance of the Valley during the American Revolutionary War, the 19th century D&R Canal and the recreational resources to be found here today.
Plan a visit to the Millstone Valley, download the audio tour, drive the narrated route and learn a bit about this historic Central New Jersey river valley. The newly launched tour can be accessed via the TravelStorysGPS website by clicking the link below.
Millstone Valley Scenic Byway TravelStorys Audio Tour: https://travelstorys.com/tours/millstone-valley-scenic-byway.
Learn About the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway: https://www.millstonevalley.org.
D&R CANAL STATE PARK TRAIL IS HONORED AS TRAIL OF THE MONTH
February 7, 2024
The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park's multi-use trail was highlighted by the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy as their "Trail of the Month" for February 2024 and we couldn't be more honored by the recognition! Park staff was interviewed by
Monica Cardoza
along with frequent park users Gilbert Honigfeld, Barbara McKee and Steve Hagan as well as Circuit Trail project manager for the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy Anya Saretzky.
The online piece extols the merits of the D&R from the serenity felt by paddlers, the historic legacy of the canal, the Circuit Trail connections, wildlife, adjacent nature trails and recreational opportunities for everyone. The recognition is a perfect way to kick-off 2024 and the D&R Canal State Park's 50th anniversary year. We thank the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy for highlighting the D&R Canal State Park! We couldn't agree more...our mulit-use trail is an amazing outdoor resource for the public!
Read the article and learn more about the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy and The Circuit Trails by clicking the links below:
New Jersey's Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy.
The Circuit Trails.
Exterior Makeover for the Kingston Canal House
October 29, 2023
The Kingston Lock/Bridge Tender’s House is ready for the holiday season and is ending 2023 looking fresh and renewed thanks to the continued support of the Canal Society of New Jersey who again worked in partnership with the Kingston Historical Society to fund and complete this much needed exterior makeover. We are also grateful to the excellent work done by Jerry Clark and his crew at Final Touch Painting who made time in their busy schedule to get this project completed before the colder weather arrived. The historic house looks amazing! We couldn’t be more pleased.
The park extends its gratitude and thanks to both partner organizations who remain committed in their support of the D&R Canal State Park’s mission of stewardship. We never tire of saying that it is with the help and support of our affiliated groups that much needed projects such as this can be addressed. Our partners are always looking to recruit new members so if you have a passion for the D&R Canal, local history or any of the natural resources and trails managed by the park then consider becoming an active volunteer with one of our many friends groups. Get off the bench, get involved and become a D&R Canal State Park stewardship champion! New members and volunteers are ALWAYS needed and welcome!
