delaware water gap national recreation area
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delaware water gap national recreation area印象
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Such a beautiful park and wonderful trails and view. If you like the outdoors and have a sense of adventure then this is an easy choice to visit (just steer clear of the second parking lot bathrooms lol)
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The Water Gap was a Government project to dam up the Delaware River. Lucky for us the area was not suitable for the project. Very unlucky for the displaced people who lived there. The area had suffered during recent storms but as money becomes available it is being repaired. This is an area for outdoor enjoyment, hiking fishing wildlife watching etc. There is river access for boating and some historic sites like Millbrook Village. Check the Gov website for any ranger programs or just go and drive through to explore on your own. You will not believe you are in N.J. (especially if you are on the P.A. side)
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Hiked during fall foliage and it was gorgeous! But the maps provided are terrible! There was a lovely gentleman on the beginning of the trail that gave us better direction. He even said the maps were useless. Part is very steep and may not be good for elderly or small children. Nice views at the top. I suggest getting a proper map before going.
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Trolley tour was very informative & perfect for a rainy day! We learned a great deal about the history of the Delaware Water Gap area & all the famous people who lived and vacationed there!
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My son and I decided to hike this loop one weekend during the fall after I mentioned that I’ve been driving by this landmark for 40 years and it’s about time I made it to the top. This is a very popular hike on the weekends so get to the parking lot early. The trail immediately rises steeply from the parking lot, so it is a workout from the get-go. It is actually one of the more difficult trails I’ve hiked, not because of how steep it is in sections but due to the condition of the trail. Most of the soil has eroded away, leaving bare uneven rocks, making footing quite precarious if you are older (as I am) but well worth the effort for the views of the Delaware River below. The vistas of the river are better from just below the peak, so look to your right on the trail just before going all the way up. There is a clearing that offers a spectacular 180 degree panorama of the Delaware River and the mountains on the Pennsylvania side of the Water Gap.From the peak we continued on to Sunfish Pond. In all it’s a beautiful 10 – 11 mile loop, that took us 6 hours to complete. The trail back from Sunfish Pond uses an old fire road so the trail condition improves significantly.Wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water and snacks.If your headed east on RT 46 when your done stop at Hot Dog Johnny’s for well-deserved calories.
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We hiked portions of the Cliff Park, Hackers, Pond (Loop) and Buchanan trails. The elevation change for the Cliff Park trail is a little steep; 390 feet according to the National Parks Service map. The views of the Delaware River and of the bridge are excellent and made the trip worthwhile. I recommend printing a NPS map before you go and parking near the Hackers Trail head site. Note also that there is a bath room located near the Cliff Park trail head. If you have time, consider hiking the McDade Recreational Trail which runs adjacent to the river and has many scenic viewpoints. The terrain on this trail varies from flat to rocky in parts.
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There are many places to stop and view the water but like we experienced at a couple of scenic areas, there is so much tree and brush overgrowth that we didn't get to see the water at certain points. I kept seeing the gorgeous photo of the gap (like the thumbnail from Tripadvisor) but found that view only accessible from Mt. Tammany in NJ (and a major hike). It is nearby to Stroudsburg and no charge so it is worth stopping. Just South on 611 is a viaduct bridge over the river at Slateford and just south of that is Portland where we used a walking bridge to view the river and the viaduct bridge.
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Well marked hiking trails and spectacular view make this a wonderful day trip! I've also been here in the fall when the leaves are changing - gorgeous!
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Time to stop and smell the roses and take in God's beauty. Rocks and water and trees and waterfalls and..... It goes on and on. Love it!
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Incredible views, trails for all levels. Wonderful area with friendly locals and equally nice fellow tourists. The type of place where you greet people on the trail.