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Drive 105
Delaware River Loop
Astride the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a narrow notch in the
Kittatinny Ridge provides a natural gateway to this pleasantly pastoral river val-
ley. In summers past, vacationers flocked here to savor cool mountain air and
blissful views.
Length:
About 85 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Popular year-round
Words to the wise:
Traffic can be heavy on weekends and holidays.
Not to be missed:
Water Gap Trolley, Delaware Water Gap, PA
Nearby attractions:
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Eckville, PA; Zane Grey Museum,
Lackawaxen, PA
Further information:
New Jersey Tourism
Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area
1.
Kittatinny Point Visitor Center
Just off I-80 at the exit immediately to the east of the Delaware River Bridge, the drive sets
outfromtheKittatinnyPointvisitorcenter.InadditiontoitsstunningviewsoftheKittatinny
Ridge—a long, flat-topped range so straight that it would be the envy of any carpenter—the
visitor center offers a good introduction to the Water Gap area. It also provides the only ac-
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