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The Morris Canal presentation is now available on WBMATV online.
Continuing our series of historical presentations celebrating the
Bicentennial of Bloomfield
Related event
Highlighting the fascinating heritage of the Morris Canal and the various historic elements of Waterloo, the most intact, surviving Morris Canal town! Events include mule-towed boat rides, guided walking tours of the canal sites and the village including tours of
Smith’s Store, the best-preserved Morris Canal store.
Visit the web site of the Canal Society of New Jersey for details.
Saturday, July 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMMorris Canal Hike through Bloomfield (Free)
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Explore remaining artifacts of the Morris Canal and Canal path from Wrights Field to Hoover Avenue using historic maps and historic photos of scenes along the way. Sites include the Canal's two aqueducts, nine bridges, lock and inclined plane, two remaining intact sections of the Canal, and the Collins House. From Hoover Avenue, you'll take a bus ride to additional Canal sites, then return to Wrights Field. Your tour guides will be Ron Rice of the Canal Society of New Jersey and Rich Rockwell of the Historical Society of Bloomfield.
The hike will be approximately 3 miles and 3 hours on paved and uneven surfaces at a moderately brisk pace. Bring water, snacks, and appropriate sun protection. Access to rest rooms will be limited.
Space is limited to 28. Reservations are required. Email morriscanal@gmail.com to reserve a space.
Hikers will be asked to sign a waiver. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed by a parent.
RAIN DATE Sunday, July 8. Hike will go on with slight or intermittent rain and will be rescheduled only in case of steady downpour.
Click here for a slide show of highlights of the Morris Canal we'll explore on the hike.
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Looking north towards the Berkeley Avenue Bridge over the Morris Canal and Second River (to the right). |
Morris Canal Aqueduct over Second River near the Second River footbridge from Newark Avenue to Walnut Street. |
Former Erie Railroad Bridge over the Morris Canal. Near GSP southbound Exit 149. |
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