Friday, September 5, 2014

The D&L Trail - Delaware Canal Tow Path in New Hope, PA

The Gate Keep's House on the Delaware Canal Tow Path in New Hope
In the early 1800's mules walked the tow path along the Delaware Canal from Easton to Bristol pulling boats laden with goods, cargo and anthracite coal. In those days the gate keeper was busy opening and closing the gates for boat traffic. Today the gate keeper can be seen on summer weekends and Holidays reading the newspaper on the front porch and greeting passers by,

The canal path is a beautiful walk on a summer's day. A pleasant change of venue for those wanting a quiet break from the busy weekend crowds on the streets of New Hope.

You can walk or ride a bike, either way you will enjoy a scenic visit along this historic area.

For more information follow this link to the Friend of the Delaware Canal website.