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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is permitted the park. Climbers do not need to register, but climbers should let someone know where they are going and when they intend to return, and provide this person with the park's phone number: (570) 426-2435.

Climbers should wear helmets !

Popular climbs are:
• Point of Gap along Route 611 in Pennsylvania, right in the Water Gap, and
• Ricks Rocks on Route 602 about 1 mile east of Millbrook Village in New Jersey.

A climbing guide is sold at visitor centers and is available through Eastern National
at (973) 948-0463.
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 08, 2009 at 17:38 EST