The view from Indian Head atop Mt. Tammany at the point of the Gap overlooking the Delaware River. You get to the Water Gap Mountain from either Worthington State Park , the Old Mine Road in the National Recreation Area, or from Blairstown on the east side.

Swim, canoe, and amble along a river that’s carved a course through geologic time and human history. Watch eagles soar overhead and deer roam through forests and fields. Enjoy waterfalls that make the heart leap, learn to catch a fish, picnic along the river’s banks.

View from St. Anthony's Nose north of Easton, PA, looking north up the Delaware River toward Martins Creek. Marble Mountain is straight across the river in New Jersey.

Dec 31, 2024 · New Jersey's Delaware Gap is a treasure trove of natural beauty, history, and adventure. Nestled between the Kittatinny Ridge and the Delaware River, this area offers countless hidden gems waiting to be explored.

From Hankins, the Delaware begins to drop rapidly through riffles and rapids separated by short pools. At Narrowsburg the river reaches its deepest point (113 feet), and, edged with high cliffs, begins its most remote segment to Barryville.

The Delaware Water Gap, one of New Jersey’s most impressive and familiar natural features, dominates Warren County’s western skyline where the Kittatinny Mountains have given way to eons of steady persuasion by the Delaware River.

Dec 5, 2024 · Hike along a cliff with multiple spectacular views of northern New Jersey, the Delaware River, and Pennsylvania, before heading to Hackers Falls. 7.0 miles. Uphill in the beginning but level along the cliff, with a slightly rocky surface.

The Delaware Water Gap encompasses nearly 70,000 acres of breathtaking scenery along 40 miles of the Delaware River, which winds through the Appalachian Mountains. The park features waterfalls and many outdoor activities, including canoeing, hiking, camping, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and more.

Hike, bird watch, fish, photograph, kayak, canoe, tube, sightsee, horseback or cycle your way along the Delaware River, Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River and Delaware and Raritan Canal (D&R). On your adventure, be sure to explore the D&R Canal Tow Path, an early 1830s transportation corridor between Philadelphia and New York.

Feb 4, 2021 · Hike to steep cliffs overlooking the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. 2.3 miles. Dirt, roots, and grassy field edges that may be overgrown. Shorter: Out-and-back to just one overlook. Longer: There may be a bit more trail here. Nearby: Musconetcong Gorge, Lockatong High Falls, Kugler Falls, D&R Canal – Frenchtown.