July, 22, 2020
We were back on the D & R early this morning. Rain was predicted for the afternoon so we were on our bikes by 7:30 AM. There wasn’t as much shade riding south of Stockton and we were really feeling the heat and humidity.
We missed a bridge crossing over the canal and ended up on a single track somewhat muddy trail for a few miles. Once we arrived in Lamberville we were back on the crushed stone well maintained trail.
Most of distance the trail ran between the river and the canal. There was plenty to see near Lambertville – remnants of locks, cobblestone spillway, stone arch culverts.
We had a pleasant morning ride. Enjoyed more sites along the river and the canal. Other trail users were out early as well attempting to beat the HEAT.
Hooray, we have completed our New Jersey 100! We were able to see some beautiful areas of northern New Jersey. Our plans are constantly changing due to the pandemic. We had hoped to ride the part of this trail traveling north east of Trenton but since Ohioans are not welcome in NJ at this time we stayed close to the Delaware. PA still welcomes Buckeyes!
