Delaware Water Gap

Raccoon Ridge is an exposed ridge offering one of the best viewpoints in New Jersey, with panoramic views of the Delaware River and the Kittatinny Mountains

This is a great loop hike with a big reward to effort ratio featuring two waterfalls – including the tallest in Pennsylvania – and dramatic views along a cliff of the winding Delaware River, Kittatinny Mountain, and even High Point in New Jersey.

Panoramic views from Catfish Fire Tower, ridgeline views along the Appalachian Trail, a pond with beaver activity, and rhododendron tunnels.

Mount Tammany offers perhaps the best view in New Jersey, overlooking the winding Delaware River and Mt. Minsi on the Pennsylvania side. Park in the Dunnfield Creek parking lot in the Delaware Water Gap and look for the Tammany Trail sign. Take the Red Dot Trail up and the Blue Dot Trail down for a 3.5 mile hike. Expect to have a lot of company on this trail.

A loop that features the best view in the state from Mt. Tammany, Sunfish Pond, a remote ridgeline fire road, and the Appalachian Trail.

Dramatic views of the Delaware River and Mt. Tammany, cascades, and a waterfall make this Mt. Minsi hike one of the best in the area.

Raccoon Ridge is an exposed ridge offering one of the best viewpoints in New Jersey, with panoramic views of the Delaware River and the Kittatinny Mountains

This shortest route to Sunfish Pond is via this strenuous hike up the Garvey Springs Trail.

A great first place to experience backpacking, the Appalachian Trail within the Delaware Water Gap is one the most scenic sections in NJ.

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