Field Edge Trail

Field Edge Trail is a short, easy hike in Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park in New Jersey, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about 1.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 104 feet, and it rises from roughly 272 feet to about 313 feet before descending slightly. The route is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.9 miles in, where the grade reaches about 7%. Horses are allowed, so the trail works for riders as well as hikers. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bucksville, Pennsylvania, show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. The Orange Trail is about 0.1 mile away, the White Trail about 0.3 mile, and the Yellow Trail about 0.4 mile. Climbers can find the r. Far Face area about 4.9 miles away across the state line in Pennsylvania.