When will it be finished?

Soon! Approximately 89 percent of the trail is complete, with only 5 short sections totaling 2.5 miles that remain to be built. It typically takes 2-3 years to get a section built and each of these remaining areas is in some phase of design planning. We hope to have the LHT completed by 2022.

Who owns the LHT?

Multiple public and private organizations own subsections of the land under and around the trail. These organizations make access to the trail available to the public as part of their commitment to our community.

How has the LHT been funded?

Funding for the trail comes from many sources.

Bristol Myers-Squibb and Educational Testing Service have provided significant financial support throughout the LHT’s history. Grants from public and private agencies and foundations have provided funding for various sections of the LHT, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the N.J. Department of Transportation, the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and the William Penn Foundation.

Mercer County, Lawrence and Hopewell Townships have been key partners. Without their longstanding and enduring support, the LHT would not exist. Individual donations, large and small, have also helped support the LHT.

What is the surface of the trail?

Of the 19 miles of LHT currently completed, 8 miles are comprised of stone dust. The remainder is porous pavement or paved roadway.

Does the LHT meet trail construction standards?

Yes. National trail construction generally follows the same process as roadway construction. It must be designed, engineered, permitted, constructed, and include traffic signaling, crosswalks, and other mandated features. For trail standards the LHT follows AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards, which have been developed to insure both the safety of all trail users and compliance with the requirements of the ADA for mobility impaired users.