The Virginia Forrest Recreation Area is an ideal starting point for biking the Delaware Canal towpath and for rides like these, which use the towpath to reach back roads with no public parking nearby. Located on Route 32 just north of Centre Bridge, Pa., the recreation area consists of a few picnic tables, some rest-rooms, and a large parking lot right next to the canal.

The Pennsylvania part of this ride goes north along the towpath to the town of Lumberville, where it turns onto Fleecydale Road—a favorite with cyclists—for a gentle climb to the town of Carversville. In New Jersey, the route goes south to Lambertville, where it turns inland. Like Fleecydale, Alexauken Road provides an easy and pretty climb out of the river valley. ...

NOTE: The canal path suffered extensive flood damage in 2004 and 2005. Sections of the towpath were closed until they could be repaired. Please check for updated information on closings before purchasing this guide. Click here to see our flood information page.

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