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Stony Brook – Institute Woods loop from Princeton

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Stony Brook – Institute Woods loop from Princeton

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Stony Brook – Institute Woods loop from Princeton

01:51

17.8km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Princeton Battlefield State Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath: Quaker Road to Turning Basin Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath is one of the quieter segments of trail. It is nestled right along the water and crosses over bridges while breaking in and out of tree cover.

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5.93 km

Stony Brook

Highlight • River

Stony Brook runs through downtown Princeton while still keeping a quiet atmosphere, with a mostly flat dirt and grass path alongside the water. It’s a great spot for an easy-paced run, walk, or ride with creek views and tree cover.

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8.80 km

Institute Woods

Highlight • Forest

This is a 589-acre mixed hardwood, laced with trails that tie into Princeton Battlefield State Park. It's a nice place for running.

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10.2 km

Princeton Battlefield State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Princeton Battlefield State Park is the site where a famous battle during the American Revolution in 1777 took place. There is a considerable amount of history to be found in …

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10.2 km

Princeton Battlefield State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Princeton Battlefield State Park marks the historic battleground of a pivotal American Revolutionary War clash in 1777. Rich in historical significance, the park also offers nature trails and connections to …

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12.9 km

Washington's March to Princeton Monument

Highlight • Monument

Washington went by from Trenton to the battle of Princeton!

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14.0 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath (Quaker Road to Turning Basin Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath is one of the quieter segments of trail. It is nestled right along the water and crosses over bridges while breaking in and out of tree cover.

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

872 m

145 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

2.92 km

879 m

487 m

402 m

305 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Stony Brook – Institute Woods loop from Princeton

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath: Quaker Road to Turning Basin Park

Stony Brook

Institute Woods

Princeton Battlefield State Park

Princeton Battlefield State Park

Washington's March to Princeton Monument

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath (Quaker Road to Turning Basin Park)

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