Trail Town
Delaware Water Gap
Warren County, NJ
National Recreation Area
About Delaware Water Gap
Delaware Water Gap is where the Delaware River cuts through the Kittatinny Ridge, forming the dramatic landscape the area is named for. The 9/11 National Memorial Trail follows the New Jersey bank, through Knowlton Township in Warren County, near the community of Columbia. The gap sits within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a protected corridor of more than 70,000 acres along the river spanning New Jersey and Pennsylvania. River access, forested ridges, hiking trails and scenic overlooks make it a natural stop for visitors exploring the region. The historic borough of Delaware Water Gap lies across the river in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, about four and a half miles upriver from the route.
Trail Access
In Delaware Water Gap, the 9/11 National Memorial Trail follows the Delaware River corridor along the New Jersey side of the gap. Approaching from the north, the route travels south on river-adjacent roads within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, descending through the forested river valley. The route stays on the New Jersey bank here, using local roads and riverfront corridors that connect trail users with river access and trailheads. It continues south along the Delaware through the recreation area, linking river communities and scenic landscapes as it proceeds toward other New Jersey and Pennsylvania trail towns.
Trail Services & Facilities
No trail services listed yet for Delaware Water Gap.