Last updated: August 3, 2023
Thing to Do
Snowshoe and Cross-country Ski on the McDade Trail
NPS Photo/ M. Cuff
Once snow collects over the Pocono Mountains, the trails become ideal for winter activities. The McDade Recreational Trail (MRT) is a 37-mile-long multiuse, all-season trail with varying difficulty levels. These elements make it a wonderful trail for anyone.
In the summer, walkers and bikers enjoy the wide, packed-gravel trail shaded by a canopy of trees. However, the winter hosts a different set of activities.
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing along the MRT is perfect for beginners, as there are many sections, especially between Smithfield Beach and Riverview accesses, that are relatively flat and easy to manuver.
For those looking for more of a challenge, beginning at Turn Farm and heading north on the MRT towards Park Headquarters will provide beautiful views of the river and some hills to get your blood pumping.
Check out the McDade Recreational Trail - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) page to plan your winter adventures.
In the summer, walkers and bikers enjoy the wide, packed-gravel trail shaded by a canopy of trees. However, the winter hosts a different set of activities.
Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing along the MRT is perfect for beginners, as there are many sections, especially between Smithfield Beach and Riverview accesses, that are relatively flat and easy to manuver.
For those looking for more of a challenge, beginning at Turn Farm and heading north on the MRT towards Park Headquarters will provide beautiful views of the river and some hills to get your blood pumping.
Check out the McDade Recreational Trail - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) page to plan your winter adventures.
Details
Activity
Snowshoeing
Pets Allowed
Yes
Leashed pets are welcome along the McDade Recreational Trail.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
McDade Recreational Trail
The McDade Recreational Trail stretches 37 miles on the Pennsylvania side along the Delaware River, beginning at Hileah Recreation Site and terminating at Milford Beach.
Reservations
No
Season
Winter
While the McDade Trail is open all year long, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are only available in the winter while there is snow on the trail.
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility Information
While the McDade Recreational Trail is not considered ADA accessible, there are easy sections of the trail that can be accessed by people with mobility issues. Check McDade Recreational Trail - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for section ratings and descriptions.