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Hiking in Delaware Water Gap: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 5 hiking trails in Delaware Water Gap by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

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Hiking in Delaware Water Gap

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Hiking trails in Delaware Water Gap

5 trails

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 2 of our 5 trails, to be confirmed for 3 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 5 trails in Delaware Water Gap; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Delaware Water Gap?

We list 5: 3 easy, 1 moderate and 1 hard.

Which hike should I start with in Delaware Water Gap?

Among the 3 easy trails, start with Appalachian Trail Boardwalk (3.0 km, 46 min), Lebanon Lake (3.2 km, 1 hr 15 min) and AMC Mohican Outdoor Center (8.0 km, 2 hr 30 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Delaware Water Gap?

Dogs are allowed on 2 of our 5 trails, including Appalachian Trail Boardwalk and Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail. For 3 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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