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Event Details for

New Jersey Washington Crossing Park Visitor Center/Museum, 5 & 10km

82159  2009/Y1642

1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009

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City and  State: Titusville   NJ
Host Club: Princeton Area Walkers
Distance:  5 & 10 km                          Trail Rating:  1 +
Start / Finish: Visitor Center, Washington Crossing Park, 335 Route 546, Titusville, NJ  08560 phone (609) 737-9304
Start Times:  9:00-4:30, including Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day.  ClOSED Monday and Tuesday, most holidays and Wednesday following Monday holiday.  Call to verify Parking fee $4 on weekends/holiday Memorial Day-Labor Day.  Hours may vary by season.  Best to call ahead (609) 737-9304.
Trail / Event Description:  The trail follows a revolutionary walk through New Jersey Washington Crossing Park to the Delaware River and visits the Victorian town of Titusville listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The trail returns via the Delaware and Raritan Canal path that leads over the footwalk of the Delaware Bridge into Pennsylvania . It continues along the river through the Pennsylvania Washington Crossing Park with its own Visitor Center/Museum/Film and landmarks of the famous crossing site of 1776. Veering through a quaint, residential area, the trail returns to the Delaware River bordering the historic, colonial town of Titusville . Pets allowed in outdoor areas.
Contact: Diane Glace,  (609) 259-2419
E-Mail Contact:  dianeg6@aol.com
Awards and Fees:   There is no special award for this event.  Fee for IVV credit is $3. For non-IVV members we are requesting a $3 donation to assist in covering our expenses
Directions:
     Washington Crossing Park is along the Delaware River 10 miles north of Trenton.  355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd (Route 546). New Jersey Washington Crossing Park (Visitor Center/Museum), 609-737-9304. 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd (Route 546).

From NJ: 95 South to Exit 4 (RT 31-N) Pennington Rd to 31-N traffic circle. Take 2nd circle exit to Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd (Rt 546 W). Go 4 miles passing Bear Tavern Rd then first right into park. Pass booths and follow signs to Visitor Center.

From Philadelphia and South: Take 95 North to Exit 1 (29 N) toward Lambertville about 3 1/2 miles. At light make a right onto 546 East for one mile to park entrance on left. Follow signs to Visitor Center.

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Comments:
      Restrooms at both visitor centers.  Please carry own water. Limited food.
Amenities:
   Strollers:  Medium   Wheelchairs: Medium Pets:  Yes   Restrooms:  Yes