Van Campens Glen Trail/Del. Water Gap

Everyone who signed up for the Van Campens Glen Trail in NJ showed up. A few folks were running late however and the signs in the area are not marked well. Had a mix of hikers, from the super experienced long haul hiker to those used to more board walk type hiking. Beautiful area, however due to recent rains, the trails were quite slippery and moss covered in the rocky areas. One part of the trail at the beginning had a HUGE tree blocking the trail and some climbed over it, others went up and down the very slippery/muddy hill to get around it. On the way back one hiker slid down the hill and got scratched up. I myself also ran my leg into a large sharp rock and got a deep cut. However, one hiker was very prepared with 1st aid items. THANK YOU soooo much. I have to get one of these for sure for all such future hikes. Great idea. In all, we all had a good time, met new people, and saw some wonderful sites of large moss covered rock formations, fast running creeks, etc.. At the end, 4 of us took a trip further north at the Del Water Gap to the Buttermilk Falls and then crossed over the Del River into PA to visit some other falls. We ended the day with a wonderful meal at the Gay resort, Rainbow Mt. in the Pocono’s. Thanks to all who attended. Hope to see everyone soon! Come join us at the next event. I will be hosting one in July (perhaps Stickley Museum), and another new member in this area is also hosting an event that month as well (A picnic at his one along the Del. River).

10AM meet in front of  the Del. Water Gap Kittatiny Pt. Visitors Center (NJ side of river) on Rte 80,  which is the parking lot over near the river side of Rte 80, near the west bound lane (NOT the Mt. side). (NOTE: While on Rte. 80 look for the exit that says Dunfield Creek as it isn't well marked ... if you pass it up,  you will see a sign for toll both, make sure then to get off at next exit in that case and make a quick left at end of exit, that will take you back to the parking area at the Visitors Center). From there we will caravan over to the Van Campens Glen Trail. Please bring your own brown bag lunch/drink as we will stop for a break, relax, socialize and take in the views. We expect this hike from start to finish to be about 3 to 4 hours. If you need to leave earlier, you are more than welcome to do so, as you can head back at any time. Please note that your trash must be taken with  you and  not left in the park.

NOTE: Thise Website will not allow me to increase the number of allowed participants. With that in mind, please still sign up. Past 10 registeres people and you are put on a waiting list. If you get put on that list, I will get back to you and let you know to join us.

Here is further info., pictures and Youtube films of the trail.....