About Port Warren Park

Name: Port Warren Park
Item: Port Warren Park
Author: warrencountyparks

A premiere site along the historic Morris Canal Greenway, Port Warren Park is home to the Jim and Mary Lee Museum and Inclined Plane 9 West, the longest inclined plane on the Morris Canal. In use from the 1820s to the 1920s, the historic Morris Canal stretched 102 miles from the Delaware River along Phillipsburg to the Hudson River along Jersey City. Overcoming a height elevation of 914 feet using 23 locks and 23 inclined planes, the canal became known as the “Mountain Climbing Canal” and was a major engineering feat of its day.

Today, the Morris Canal Greenway Trail through Port Warren Park enables visitors to see the historic canal and related artifacts which have been stabilized, restored, and even reconstructed in some areas. In addition, visitors can also enjoy a series of nature trails around the perimeter of the park, as well as a visit to the historic Jim and Mary Lee Museum.

The County of Warren is proudly recognized by National Geographic for its support in sustaining and enhancing the unique geographic character of the Scenic, Wild Delaware River Geotourism Region through its commitment to aesthetics, culture, environment, heritage, and the wellbeing of the region’s residents. The Jim and Mary Lee Museum at the Port Warren Park is one of many sites throughout Warren County which has been officially designated as a National Geographic Geotourism Destination. To learn more about other official destinations in Warren County and throughout the larger Scenic, Wild Delaware River Region, please click here:

Non-Profit Affiliation

Port Warren Park is owned by the County of Warren and managed in partnership with the Highlands Community Service Project, the New Jersey Youth Corps, the Warren County Parks Foundation, and the Morris Canal Committee.

Visitor Opportunities

Walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and picnicking

Please Remember

Stay on the marked trails and do not disturb marked sensitive habitats.
Remove and carry out any trash.
Camping, fires, and alcohol are prohibited.
Hunting is prohibited.
Removal of plants, animals, wood, stone, or other natural materials is prohibited.
Motorized vehicles, including ATVs, are prohibited.

Trail Map / Brochure

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Jim & Mary Lee Museum

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Volunteers Needed

Individual & Group Opportunities For All Ages

Trail Building & Clearing
Invasive Species Removal
Construction & Maintenance
Cleanup & Recycling
Special Events and more!

Warren County, NJ Parks

Warren County, New Jersey

Port Warren Park

Port Warren Park

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