Trail Town
Delaware Water Gap
Warren County, NJ
National Recreation Area
About Delaware Water Gap
Delaware Water Gap is a small historic borough located where the Delaware River cuts through the Kittatinny Ridge, forming the dramatic landscape known as the Delaware Water Gap. Surrounded by mountains and forested parklands, the town sits within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a protected corridor of more than 70,000 acres along the Delaware River spanning New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The borough’s walkable downtown, river access, and proximity to hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and outdoor recreation make it a natural gathering point for visitors exploring the region.
Trail Access
In Delaware Water Gap, the 9/11 National Memorial Trail follows the Delaware River corridor through the mountains of northwestern New Jersey. Approaching from the north, the route travels south along river-adjacent roads within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, descending through the forested Delaware River valley toward the borough.
Through Delaware Water Gap, the memorial trail uses local streets and riverfront corridors that connect trail users with services and trailheads near the town center. After passing through the borough, the route continues south along the Delaware River through the recreation area, linking communities and scenic river landscapes as it proceeds toward other New Jersey and Pennsylvania trail towns.