Port Orange Rd. to Van Inweigen's Basin. This one-half mile section is in remarkably good condition. The towpath is a full 10 feet wide with much of the towpath stonework in place. The prism is mostly intact with some fill ins. However, a very large washout occurs at the former site of Van Inweigen's basin. Trucks will be needed to carry equipment to this site in order to route a trail around it Therefore the towpath needs to be cleared to accommodate that width.
We are happy to report that a pickup truck can now easily traverse this section. Hopefully we can begin trail building through this area soon. (The D&H Conservancy gratefully acknowledges the help of Derek Alt.)

Above: Portion of breach. Towpath is in lower left corner. Prism is virtually gone. Much trash at site.

Right: Typical of towpath in this area after tree and brush removal. More> Back to Home Page Back Next