Delaware Canal State Park
| Delaware Canal State Park | |
| Pennsylvania State Park | |
 Part of the trail that follows the Delaware Canal
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| Named for: Delaware Canal | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Bucks, Northampton |
| Location | Park Office |
| - elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| - coordinates | 40°33′01″N 75°05′08″W / 40.55028°N 75.08556°WCoordinates: 40°33′01″N 75°05′08″W / 40.55028°N 75.08556°W |
| Northern terminus | |
| - location | Williams Township |
| - elevation | 149 ft (45 m) |
| - coordinates | 40°41′17″N 75°12′16″W / 40.68806°N 75.20444°W |
| Southern terminus | |
| - location | Bristol Township |
| - elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| - coordinates | 40°06′19″N 74°51′06″W / 40.10528°N 74.85167°W |
| Length | 60 mi (97 km) |
| Area | 830 acres (336 ha) |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Management | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| IUCN category | III - Natural Monument |
 Location of Delaware Canal State Park in Pennsylvania
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| Website: Delaware Canal State Park | |
Delaware Canal State Park is a 830-acre (336 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Bucks and Northampton Counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. The main attraction of the park is the Delaware Canal, which at 60 miles (97 km) is the only canal that remains fully intact from the towpath canal-building days of the 19th century. The Delaware Canal runs parallel to the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol.
The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River in the United States. It serves as a major migration path for American Shad and waterfowl. A visitor's center is located at New Hope and the park management office is located in Upper Black Eddy. Within the park are two designated natural areas: Nockamixon Cliffs and River Islands. Recreational opportunities include hiking, biking and cross-country skiing along the towpath, fishing in the canal and river, and canal boat rides.
Delaware Canal State Park was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of Parks as one of "25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks".
Unfortunately, the Delaware Canal State Park has frequently fallen victim to flooding. The path was restored recently, but was washed out again due to flooding in April 2011. Canal paths for the Delaware and Raritan Canal on the New Jersey side of the Delaware have not suffered the same damage.
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