Washington Xing - Yardley

Status: Complete open and improved

This section is now open, after extensive flood repairs.

This section begins near the Washington Crossing Visitor Center and continues south to Yardley on the canal towpath.  Walkers and bikers will find this an ideal section.  The towpath falls within Delaware Canal State Park.

Things to see and do on the Washington Xing - Yardley trail.

  • Trail Head - North Marker
  • Trail Head - South Marker
  • Marker 1
    Bowman’s Hill Tower

    Bowman’s Hill Tower

    This grand observation tower offers an expansive view of the Delaware River area. As the seasons change, so do the colors and visual experiences at the Tower, making returns trips enjoyable for visitors each year.

    Directions

  • Marker 2
    Crossing Vineyards and Winery

    Crossing Vineyards and Winery

    Crossing Vineyards and Winery is located on a 200 year-old Bucks County estate, less than a mile from the place where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776.

    Directions

  • Marker 3
    David Library of the American Revolution

    David Library of the American Revolution

    A privately endowed nonprofit foundation devoted to the study of American history circa 1750 - 1800.

    Directions

  • Marker 4
    Washington Crossing Historic State Park

    Washington Crossing Historic State Park

    Washington Crossing Historic Park preserves and interprets the site where General G. Washington executed his daring crossing of the Delaware River, as well as the social and economic history of this important location.

    Directions

Trail Updates

Status Key

Complete open and improved

Unimproved open, travel at your own risk

Under Construction not accessible at this time

Planned Future linkage and trail development

Closed (access currently prohibited)