About Us

It’s one big loop of more than 20 miles that ties much of Lawrence and Hopewell Townships together in a continuous circle. Along the route you will pass beautiful scenery, open spaces, farm-produce stands, schools, office campuses, and local businesses. The trail also allows users a pathway to connect to other more extensive trail networks, such as the D&R Canal towpath, that run throughout Mercer County and beyond. Our trail map gives you a good idea of the general route.

No, but over half of it will be open to the public by the end of the year and many parts are already complete. We are working very hard to open three new parts in the near future: the route through Mercer County Park Northwest (and Rosedale) park; a portion over the lands owned by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association in Hopewell; and the Dyson Tract off of Princeton Pike (near Province Line Road) in Lawrence. The trail will be complete by 2012.

Several miles are already open, including:

1. Lawrence Village Park – Paved trail from Yeger Drive to the corner of Gordon Lane and Main Street (Route 206).
2. Keefe Road Segment – Paved segment links Village Park with the County’s Northwest and Rosedale Parks. 
3. Lawrence Main Street Segment – Trail takes existing streets & roads to the Lawrenceville School. 
4. Lawrenceville School – The trail winds through the campus to exit onto Lewisville Road.
5. Educational Testing Service – Paved trail through the park-like campus off of Rosedale Road.
6. Pennington-Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell – Paved trail on the Bristol-Myers Squibb campus runs between Old Mill Road & Titus Mill Road.

Everybody. It is free to use. A nonprofit, community-based committee is charged with overseeing the development of the trail, and it is open to all bicyclists, skateboarders, joggers and other pedestrians.

No. Except for emergency vehicles, the off-road parts of the trail are not designed to safely accommodate motorized traffic. Bicycles and pedestrians using the off-road parts are trying to avoid motorized vehicles and do not expect to see them. Since it would not be safe for users, vehicular traffic – including motorcycles, dirt bikes, Segway scooters, ATVs, dune buggies, go-carts or golf carts – is not permitted on the off-road portions of the trail.

The off-road parts of the trail are not designed for horses either. Again, it is a safety issue for those utilizing the trail since some portions are not wide enough to accommodate all types of uses.

Where the trail crosses or runs on existing public streets and roads, traffic laws apply and permitted uses are controlled by local ordinances and state laws.

The trail will run more than 20 miles, which is a lot of ground to cover, so it really hasn’t taken long, especially when we consider that it is routed through property owned by the State, local governments and private citizens. Much is already done and we are aiming to cover a lot more ground this year. We would love for the entire trail to be open today, but environmental permitting and other considerations take time. We also want to make sure we have the best route possible and that we are working cooperatively with those who are neighbors to the trail. And of course we do everything possible to minimize impacts on the environment. We do want to move quickly but we also want it done right.

Absolutely! All we ask is that you respect others and keep your animal leashed and curbed. Please clean up any waste. Many people use the trail and proper pet management is the courteous (and environmentally friendly) thing to do.

We are fortunate that two local companies in our area, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Educational Testing Service (ETS), have generously granted dollars to the project. Financial support also comes from Mercer County and Lawrence and Hopewell Townships.  Grant moneys have been secured from the State of New Jersey Departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation. Many of your neighbors have made personal, tax-deductable financial contributions to help the trail. There are also other trail partners who donate services and staff resources such as: D&R Greenway Land Trust, Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville Main Street, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center and the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association.

Depending on environmental requirements and the final routing, it could cost anywhere between $7 million to $9 million, which is not out of the ordinary for a trail of this length. We are continuously seeking financial help and welcome any size contribution.

For one, it is a badly needed community asset. Bicyclists and pedestrians need safer routes, especially with the increases in traffic in our area. Trails are also known to raise property values since they are considered an added public amenity and can reduce traffic congestion. It provides another travel option for commuting to work or shopping. Plus the trail offers kids a safer place to enjoy outside activities. The trail is free, fun, family friendly, attractive, accessible and environmentally sound. We know from other communities with trails that they do contribute to an increase in property values.

1. How can I support the trail?
2. Promote LHT - Talk us up with family and friends
3. Plan LHT - Come to our public meetings and contact us with ideas
4. Develop LHT - Donate your time and energy
5. Support LHT - Donate money or services
6. Advocate LHT - Tell elected officials you support LHT
7. Enjoy LHT - Use the Trail and encourage others to do so

1. Promote LHT - Talk us up with family and friends
2. Plan LHT - Come to our public meetings and contact us with ideas
3. Develop LHT - Donate your time and energy
4. Support LHT - Donate money or services
5. Advocate LHT - Tell elected officials you support LHT
6. Enjoy LHT - Use the Trail and encourage others to do so

Visit our Website at www.lhtrail.org;
Email us at info@lhtrail.org;
Or call us at 609-734-5254.