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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Hikes on Mt. Minsi PA
 

Most hikers want to climb Mt. Tammany in New Jersey, but the best view of Tammany is from the top of the other gatepost of the Gap, Mt. Minsi in Pennsylvania.

From Lake Lenape in the village of Delaware Water Gap to the top of Mt Minsi is about 2 miles. Day hikers can return from the top via the Mt Minsi Fire Road for a vigorous 4-mile loop.

Less strenuous hikes are available to the first overlook on the Appalachian Trail, along the creek bed down to Resort Point overlook, around Lake Lenape, and through the old roadways around Lake Lettini.

 
a mountain outcrop shaped like a human profile looking to the right
Park Bulletin:
Hike the Gap/New Jersey/Tammany
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Park Bulletin:
How the Gap Formed (a basic explanation)
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A low long steamboat passing  a riverbank with canoes on it  

Did You Know?
... that a century before this recreation area was formed, the Delaware Water Gap was touted as a Wonder of the World, and drew vacationers via rail lines from Philadelphia and New York City. There were trails to stroll, verandas for viewing the gap, and a steamboat for moonlight cruises.
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Last Updated: August 02, 2006 at 13:35 EST