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Supermoon Towpath Trek

***Pre-registration is required: Call the FODC at 215-862-2021 or e-mail friends@fodc.org to register. ***

***Meeting location: 1635 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938  {The parking area is by the canal in the upper section of Washington Crossing Historic Park across River Road from the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. The entrance drive is at the intersection of Aquetong Rd and Rt. 32/River Rd, two miles south of the town of New Hope.} ***

The sight of a full moon rising above the Delaware River in New Hope can be alluring. On March 20th, the moon’s magic will be especially strong as its orbit comes within its closest distance to Earth – a mere 221,681 miles away. 

Join us as we venture along the towpath at twilight to see the supermoon rise above the hills of New Jersey and the Delaware River. State Park Educator Gabie Lent and Susan Taylor will lead a moderately-paced (the colder it is, the faster we go), four-mile roundtrip hike. On the way north from Bowman’s Hill to Lock 11 in New Hope, we’ll listen for owls and keep our eyes open for other nocturnal critters.

At Well’s Falls, we’ll take in the grandeur of the Delaware River and watch the supermoon emerge. As we continue northward, we’ll see Locks 8, 9, 10 and the canal outlet to the River. Waiting at Lock 11 and the Locktender’s House will be hot cider, snacks, and a place to warm up before heading back to our starting point.

A $5 contribution is requested for the Supermoon Towpath Trek, which may be paid on the day of the event. It will be held weather permitting. It will be cancelled in the event of rain, total cloud cover, or hazardous driving conditions. Check for a Go/No Go message that will be posted by noon on February 19 on www.fodc.org.

Please dress warmly in non-cotton layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Delaware Canal State Park
11 Lodi Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972-9540

Bureau

State Parks

Categories

Get Outdoors PA

Outdoor Activities

Hiking and Walking

Region

East

Exact Location

1635 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 

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