SN: 116954 - 2021 / Y2476
Cross the Delaware River and PA/NY border, like a mule pulling a canal boat, using the magnificently restored Roebling Aqueduct with numerous information signs. Pass the Zane Grey Home and Museum.
Roebling Aqueduct | |
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Year Round Walk | |
Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
Pike County
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
From Fri, Jan 1st, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021
Special programs
Border Crossings
Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk
Walking the USA A - Z
Long description
This walk features crossing the Delaware River via the Roebling Aqueduct (Bridge) from PA to NY and back. The 1847 bridge, designed by and built under the supervision of John A. Roebling (future engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge), is the oldest suspension bridge in the US and originally served as an aqueduct to transport canal boats over the Delaware River. The bridge has been recently fully restored including numerous historical signs showing its use as an Aqueduct. The walk also passes the Zane Grey Museum (free in season).
Distance: 5k/10k, Rating: 1A
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Comments
There are "modern" pit toilets next to the start/finish point parking lot. When open restrooms are also available at the Zane Grey Museum. The museum is closed starting the last week of October through Memorial Day.
Awards and fees: IVV Credit Only
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. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
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Event website: www.libertybellwanderers.net
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