A camping permit must be obtained from the information center which is open daily 10am - 4pm. There are three fishing ponds available in the park. Bring your fishing gear and try your skill at catching bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and bullhead. These small ponds provide a great place for the entire family to enjoy a relaxing day casting away the hours. This 61 mile trail on the old canal towpath is easy walking and gives access to unparalleled scenic and historic sights.
Bicyclists can also take advantage of the groomed towpath to enjoy the natural and manmade wonders.
The trail is marked and has various wayside exhibits that describe features of the canal era encountered along the way. Due to the trail's composition, horseback riding isn't allowed. After a minimum of four inches of snowfall, snowmobilers may travel the 61 miles of marked trail available along the canal. Registration is required, so call ahead to the park office for snowfall and registration information. Cross country skiing is also permitted on the trail.