Trail Town
Trenton
Mercer County, NJ
State capital
About Trenton
Trenton is the capital of New Jersey and a historic river city located along the Delaware River at the crossroads of the Mid-Atlantic. Known for its role in the American Revolution, Trenton has long functioned as a center of government, transportation, and industry. Today, the city’s downtown, riverfront parks, and civic institutions anchor a growing network of trails and greenways that connect Trenton to surrounding communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Its location along major regional corridors makes Trenton a natural waypoint for long-distance trail users traveling between Philadelphia, central New Jersey, and points north toward New York City.
Trail Access
In Trenton, the 9/11 National Memorial Trail follows the Delaware River corridor as it passes through New Jersey’s capital region. Approaching from the north, the route travels south along river-adjacent roads and shared-use paths before entering the city near its waterfront and downtown districts.
Through Trenton, the 9/11 Trail overlaps with established local trail infrastructure, including segments of the Delaware River Heritage Trail, which provides a continuous riverfront connection through parks and civic spaces. The route also connects with portions of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park trail network, allowing trail users to navigate through and beyond the city using a combination of off-road paths and low-traffic streets.
Departing Trenton, the trail continues south toward the Philadelphia region or north into central New Jersey, linking Trenton to the broader memorial trail network connecting Arlington, VA, Shanksville, PA, and New York City.