Trail Town

New Hope

Bucks County, PA

Delaware Canal

About New Hope

New Hope is a historic river town located along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Known for its arts scene, vibrant downtown, and scenic riverfront setting, New Hope has long been a destination for travelers exploring the Delaware River Valley. The town’s walkable streets, historic buildings, and restaurants make it a popular stop for visitors traveling between Philadelphia and northern New Jersey. New Hope sits directly along the Delaware Canal State Park, whose historic canal towpath provides miles of continuous multi-use trail through the Delaware River Valley.

Trail Access

In New Hope, the 9/11 National Memorial Trail follows the Delaware River corridor through Bucks County. Approaching from the north, the route travels south along the historic towpath within Delaware Canal State Park, utilizing the flat, tree-lined multi-use trail that parallels the Delaware River. Within New Hope, the memorial trail continues along the canal corridor through the borough and nearby Solebury Township, providing direct access to the town’s riverfront district, restaurants, and services. After passing through New Hope, the route continues south along the Delaware Canal towpath toward other Bucks County communities as it proceeds toward the greater Philadelphia region.