Vast network of trails in Bucks County continues to grow. Which ones will you set out on?

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times
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Two new trail sections are opening this Friday in Warrington, adding to an ever-growing system of multi-use trails throughout Bucks County.

Running along Lower State and Pickertown roads, the paths connect Bellflower Boulevard to an existing section of the 202 to Bradford Dam Trail, which will now be five miles.

With the extension, the trail is under consideration to become a part of the more than 370 miles of trails that form the Circuit Trails network spanning the greater Philadelphia region. The network continues to expand with several projects in progress or being planned with a goal of connecting all of the trails throughout nine counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,

Interested in exploring more of the Circuit Trails network? Here’s a list of ones in Bucks County to walk, run or bike:

202 Parkway Trail

An 8.4-mile paved route following alongside the 202 Parkway connecting Doylestown, Warrington and Montgomery townships. The trail goes from routes 202 and 63 in Montgomeryville to route 202 and 611 in Doylestown, and can be accessed from several points along the trail, including near Doylestown’s Central Park. More info: montgomerytwp.org

East Coast Greenway: Bristol Spur Line Park Trail

A 2.5-mile flat, paved route following the corridor of the former railroad spur and portions of the canal towpath. The trail runs from Radcliffe Street, along the Delaware River, to Mill Street at Old Route 13, connecting local parks, residential areas and Bristol’s historic downtown district.

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Doylestown Bike & Hike Trail

A network consisting of 25 miles of off-road trails, shared roadways and side paths linking the downtown area with neighborhoods, parks, and popular landmarks, including Aldie Mansion, County Theatre, Edison Village Park & Historic Area, Fonthill Museum and James A. Michener Museum. Bike racks are available throughout the borough. More info: doylestownborough.net

Neshaminy Creek Greenway: Tyler State Park Trails

Located in Newtown Township, Tyler State Park features a network of trails, including 10.5 miles of paved paths, 4 miles of hiking trails and 9 miles of bridled paths for horseback riding. Cross-country skiing is allowed in the winter. The trails consist of hilly terrain with some steep inclines on the west side of the creek. More info: dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/TylerStatePark

Peace Valley Park Hike & Bike Trail

A 6.1-mile paved loop trail surrounding the 356-acre Lake Galena in Chalfont and Doylestown. The trail can be accessed from the park’s many parking lots, as well as the nature center, and traverses through woodlands and meadows, across the dam and along the lake shore. More info: peacevalleynaturecenter.org/trail-map

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D&L Trail: Delaware Canal Towpath

Vince DiCicco, left, and his wife, Anne, of Seaville, New Jersey, walk along the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath, near the Locktender's House in New Hope, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. ​​​​​​​The towpath is considered a part of the Circuit Trails network.
Vince DiCicco, left, and his wife, Anne, of Seaville, New Jersey, walk along the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath, near the Locktender's House in New Hope, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. ​​​​​​​The towpath is considered a part of the Circuit Trails network.

A 58.89-mile towpath of Delaware Canal State Park, paralleling the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol. The trail passes by farm fields and through historic towns, and includes popular features such as the Locktender’s House in New Hope. There are multiple closures along the path, so be sure to check online for latest alerts: dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/DelawareCanalStatePark

Upper Bucks Rail Trail

A 3.2-mile-long trail running along a stretch of unused track in northern Bucks County to the Lehigh County line, connecting the Saucon Rail Trail in Coopersburg to Veterans Park in Richland Township. It also features an 800-foot-long boardwalk at its end to cross over wetlands.

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Newtown Rail Trail

A 2.5-mile trail travelling from Bristol Road to County Line Road through Upper Southampton Township and connecting to the Pennypack Trail. A 1.7-mile section is under design to extend the trail to the Churchville Nature Center. More info: newtownrailtrail.org

Looking for extra motivation to get outside and explore trails around Bucks County?

St. Luke’s University Health Network is kicking off its annual Get your Tail on the Trail program to help people of all ages and abilities meet fitness goals and experience the outdoors.

Register for and participate in ongoing day-to-day challenges and public events with the chance to earn prizes. Miles can be logged through the program’s web app for various outdoor activities, such as running, walking, biking and paddling.

The program is currently holding its 10th annual 165-Mile Challenge. Sign up online and log 165 miles — the projected length of the completed D&L Trail — from May 1 to Nov. 13 to win Get Your Tail on the Trail swag.

More information:

For additional trails or details on upcoming projects within the Circuit Trails network, visit circuittrails.org.

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