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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Hiking the AT in Pennsylvania
 

Through-hikers (see mileage below) will pass through about 5 miles of the park in Pennsylvania.

Backpacking is permitted according to regulations. Please link to the park bulletins at the right (pdf file) for maps and additional information and for backpacking regulations.

 
Mileage in Pennsylvania along the AT within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

PA 0.0 Enter the national recreation area at Totts Gap PA
PA 2.1
Top of Mt. Minsi (1,463 ft.)
PA 2.4 View north and east to Mt. Tammany NJ (1,527 ft.)
PA 4.2 Lake Lenape
PA 4.8 Village of Delaware Water Gap PA
NJ 0.0 PA end of Interstate 80 bridge

End of Pennsylvania mileage.
Start of New Jersey mileage.

 
Triangular marker for the AT
Park Bulletin:
Hiking & Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail
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A sketch of two mountains and river between them
Park Bulletin:
How the Gap Formed (a basic explanation)
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Sketch of a hand being scratched by the claws of a bear  

Did You Know?
... that Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is home to hundreds of black bears. The bears are usually peaceful, but they are still large, wild animals that can maul a person. Don't approach or annoy bears! Don't let your dog chase a mother bear or her cubs! NEVER FEED A BEAR!
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Last Updated: July 23, 2008 at 16:47 EST