2026

ALERT - This walk is OSB only until further notice.

Site of Washington's historic 1776 Christmas night crossing. View the Johnson Ferry House--farmhouse and tavern (c. 1740). Enjoy the view while crossing the Delaware River into Pennsylvania.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Washington Crossing

Year Round Walk

SN: 130078 - 2026 / Y1642

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Victory or Death
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Johnson Ferry House
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View towards Lambertville
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McConkey Ferry Inn
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when is the event

From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Start times: 7 days 9-4

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Titusville, New Jersey

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

Walking With the Wild Things

CC: Mercer County

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Event comments

The route includes the Delaware & Raritan Canal path leading over the foot walk of the Delaware Bridge into Pennsylvania and back. It borders along the historic colonial town of Titusville and includes part of the path of the Washington's Crossing during Revolutionary War. National Register of Historic Places. Both the 5K and 10K walks is next to the seasonal bathrooms (closed in the winter) that are located near the north end of the "Washington Crossing Bridge Parking Lot". Note this is NOT where the PSB is located. See the maps in the event directions.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

For using those using the PSB: the Washington's Crossing Start Park Visitor Center is open daily 9-4, call to verify 609-737-9304. Parking fee in effect Memorial Day to Labor Day; weekends & holidays. NJ resident senior passes available for free park admission. Pets allowed in outdoor areas. After registering you will need to re-park at the Washington Crossing Bridge Parking Lot in NJ next to the seasonal bathrooms at the north end of the lot. See the maps in the walk directions.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Washington Crossing State Park, Visitors Center, Titusville, NJ 08560

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Princeton Area Walkers (AVA-0776)

Event website: avaclubs.org/paws/

point of contact

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