Hike with a Ranger - Military Trail from Walpack Center to Van Campen Inn
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · New Jersey
Photo: Courtesy of James Hicks
Next time
Sunday, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Free
No entry fee listed by the organizer.
Drop-in
No sign-up needed: just show up.
About this program
Join a ranger on a hike along a historic road trace from Walpack Center to the Van Campen Inn and back. This trek over the Walpack Ridge is about 2.5 miles, moderate difficulty, and full of nature and history!
When arriving at the Van Campen Inn, participants can enjoy a ranger talk about the mid-1700s yaugh house located in the Delaware River Valley.
Please be prepared for the hike with sturdy shoes, plenty of water, snacks, and bug spray.
This hike is rain or shine but is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement or hazardous weather.
- Elevation at the start
- 455 ft
- Where to meet
- Walpack Center - Military Trail
From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Sunday, Oct 111:00 PM
Schedule from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
60° / 46°
moderate rain · OpenWeather forecast
Typical for the date
66° / 42°
Usually dry. 30-year NOAA average at Newton, NJ, 9.6 mi away.
Sunset
6:27 PM
Sunday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Trailhead
Parking and trailhead are for Military Road Trail, the trail nearest the start. The event may meet elsewhere, so check the official page.
