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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Pocono Environmental Ed Ctr. PA (PEEC)
 

Hiking

  National Park Service map of trails at PEEC
(Also shows automobile access to PEEC)

A variety of hiking trails are open to the public; these are listed briefly in the park bulletin at the right. (pdf) PEEC's visitor center and PEEC's website have trail maps and additional information on the trails.

 

Other Activities
PEEC offers many different residential programs and weekend workshops are offered for groups and families. Throughout the summer, PEEC's naturalists offer weekend afternoon programs. For workshop topics and additional information, visit PEEC's website, or contact PEEC:
PEEC
RD 2 Box 1010
Dingmans Ferry PA 18328
or call (570) 828-2319.

 

Directions to PEEC
PEEC is located within the recreation area, off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry PA. About 7 miles north of the blinking light in Bushkill PA, or 4.5 miles south of the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 209 and 739 in Dingmans Ferry PA, turn west (left if northbound) onto Brisco Mt. Road. Follow uphill 1 mile, and at the turn, bear right onto Thurner Road. PEEC is immediately ahead on the right.

A small, red wildflower with three parts
Park Bulletin:
Woods & Waterfalls in Pennsylvania
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Sketch of a hand underwater and reaching for a life jacket  

Did You Know?
... chief causes of water fatalities on the Delaware River are: (1) swimming without a lifejacket (PFD); (2) trying to swim across the river; and (3) swimming after drinking lots of alcohol. Wear a pfd and swim at lifeguarded beaches. DON'T drink-then-swim! NEVER TRY TO SWIM ACROSS THE RIVER!
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Last Updated: July 13, 2007 at 12:46 EST