Roebling Ramble - walking history tour

Event Overview

The Roebling Ramble is a 12-mile walking tour from Roebling Light Rail Station to Trenton Transit Center along the Delaware River Heritage Trail. The walk starts at noon after a museum visit, where participants can learn about John A. Roebling's incredible contributions to modern infrastructure.

Event Details

• Start: Roebling Light Rail Station
• Finish: Trenton Transit Center
• Distance: 12 miles
• Date: July 12, 2025
• Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

Schedule

For those attending the museum:

• 9:46 AM: Southbound train arrives in Trenton
• 10:14 AM: Depart on light rail to Roebling
• 10:30 AM: Train arrives in Roebling
• 10:45 AM: Orientation
• 11:00 AM: Museum video and tour

For those just walking:

• 10:46 AM: Southbound train arrives in Trenton
• 11:14 AM: Depart on light rail to Roebling
• 11:30 AM: Train arrives in Roebling
• 12:00 PM: Walk to museum and assemble group
• 2:00 PM: Lunch break option in Bordentown

Highlights

• Roebling Museum tour
• Roebling factory town
• Crystal Lake Park
• Delaware River Heritage Trail
• Historic Bordentown
• John A Roebling gravesite
• South River Walk
• Upper Chambersburg

Partners

This event is supported by the East Coast Greenway Alliance and Circuit Trails, both dedicated to developing interconnected trails.

Organizer: FreeWalkers.org - a non-profit organization promoting long-distance walking for all ages.