| Distance: | 1.6 miles round trip |
| Time: | Approximately 30-60 minutes |
| Markings: | None |
| Walking/Hiking, Dogs permitted on leash | |
| Elevation: | Flat on top of the bluff. The trail drops 50 feet into a ravine and climbs 50 feet steeply up the other side. |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Parking: | On Orchard Avenue there is space for six cars. Please do not block driveways or mailboxes. Please park on the shoulder across from the houses. |
| Tips: |
Wear sturdy shoes and bring along drinking water for your walk. Light colored clothing is better for spotting ticks on clothing. Bring along sunscreen or insect repellent, depending on the season. |
| Amenities: |
Creek Beach: The beach will only be there at low tide, since it is tidal. Do not allow children to play in the water as the current can be fast and dangerous. This trail is NOT A LOOP. It ends at Stanton Road. |
| Overview: |
This section of the Hamilton/Trenton Marsh is part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. The trail (which is not a loop) runs along the top of a bluff, which overlooks the marsh and Crosswicks Creek. It goes through the least disturbed woods in the marsh. The woods include mature trees and rare thickets of Mountain Laurel and Great Rhododendron. |
| Directions: |
Orchard Avenue: Take Interstate 295 to Interstate 195, to Exit 1A for 206 S. Follow 206 South for 1.1 miles to Glen Ave. Right onto Glen Ave, then first left onto Orchard Ave. Park at the dead end. Please do not block driveways or mailboxes. You will be entering the trail from the north end. At this time, we do not suggest parking at Stanton Avenue. There is a no parking sign and you may receive a ticket. |
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