Morris Canal Greenway

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Morris Canal Greenway Work is underway to create a 111-mile continuous greenway along the former Morris Canal For additional information, visit MorrisCanalGreenway.org.

This page is maintained by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, which coordinates the Morris Canal Working Group. The goal of the Morris Canal Working Group (MCWG) is to preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the former Morris Canal right of way for conversion into a public greenway. The NJTPA does not maintain the physical greenway, individual segments are maintained by counties and municipalities.

TAPinto Bloomfield recently profiled efforts behind the Collins House, which has a long history with the . is workin...
10/14/2026

TAPinto Bloomfield recently profiled efforts behind the Collins House, which has a long history with the . is working with the Society of NJ on a Memorandum of Understanding to recreate John Collins' office within the Collins House. Keep up with news stories about the Morris Canal and : https://letstalk.njtpa.org/morris-canal-greenway

Segments of the former have been repurposed for road and rail. Interstates I-80, I-287, and the Subway all use secti...
10/12/2026

Segments of the former have been repurposed for road and rail. Interstates I-80, I-287, and the Subway all use sections of the historic canal alignment. Learn more about the Morris Canal and efforts behind the : https://letstalk.njtpa.org/morris-canal-greenway

The Morris Canal Greenway study called for almost 70 miles of off-road trails and more than 41 miles of on-road or road...
10/05/2026


The Morris Canal Greenway study called for almost 70 miles of off-road trails and more than 41 miles of on-road or road-side shared use paths. Learn more at morriscanalgreenway.org.

10/01/2026

*** The weather for today has greatly improved, and any rain is supposed to hold off until this evening. Come out and visit us at Hugh Force Park, 100 West Central Ave, Wharton ***

Once again, The Canal Society of New Jersey will be at Hugh Force Park on Sunday, Oct 4 (11-4), for Morris County's Pathways of History!

Enjoy a bucolic walk along one of the few sections of watered canal on the Morris Canal Greenway, and then view the only fully restored Lock 2 East. Docents will be on hand to explain the lock operations. Visit the inside of the lock tender's house, which has been furnished as it may have looked when the tender lived and worked there. There will also be sales items and childrens' actiivities, so bring the whole family!

For the whole list of Pathways sites, visit the website; https://pathwaysofhistorynj.net/

⁠The technology used on the was simple but innovative: Flat-bottomed canal boats were steered with a tiller while the...
09/28/2026

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The technology used on the was simple but innovative: Flat-bottomed canal boats were steered with a tiller while the boat was pulled by two mules guided by a young mule driver. The boats traveled through locks and over inclined planes. Learn more at morriscanalgreenway.org.

The Corridor Study suggested that the Greenway could:🚵🏻 Become an anchor trail connecting local trail networks, neigh...
09/21/2026


The Corridor Study suggested that the Greenway could:
🚵🏻 Become an anchor trail connecting local trail networks, neighborhoods and community destinations such as schools and shopping areas.
🏗️ Attract residents and new businesses, transform derelict property into desirable destinations, and raise property values.
🚶🏿‍♂️ Encourage active living and improve public health
Learn more: https://letstalk.njtpa.org/morris-canal-greenway

At Bread Lock Park in , the abuts a mile of Route 57 that was built by Thomas Edison in 1912 as an experiment in hig...
09/14/2026


At Bread Lock Park in , the abuts a mile of Route 57 that was built by Thomas Edison in 1912 as an experiment in highway construction using concrete from his Portland Cement Plant in New Village. Learn more about the canal in related greenway planning studies over the years - https://letstalk.njtpa.org/morris-canal-greenway

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)'s Corridor Study identified 38 miles of existing greenway,...
08/31/2026


The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)'s Corridor Study identified 38 miles of existing greenway, of which about 28 miles are off-road and almost 10 miles are on-road. Previous plans have proposed a continuous alignment for the Greenway in , , and . Existing segments are where the public can walk and bike along a path or designated on-road facility today. Learn more at morriscanalgreenway.org.

08/26/2026

****** Walk is Sold Out ******
This Saturday, Aug 29th, 10:00, CSNJ President Joe Macasek is offering an historic tour of Plane 2 East in Ledgewood, and there is still space available. This walk is hosted by the Morris County Heritage Commission, and there is a $5 fee.

To register for this walk, or for further information, please contact Joe by email at; [email protected]

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