Delaware River — Delaware Water Gap
🌲 Nat. Recreation Area
Warren / Sussex Co. · 40 mi · Class I–III
8,640CFS/ 7.60 ft
Optimal↓Falling slowly (-30 cfs/hr)· -60 cfs in 3h
Water temp: 46°F — Hypothermia risk, wear a drysuit
Optimal: 3000–10000 CFS · USGS #01438500
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NPS) · National Scenic & Recreational River
Forty miles of the Delaware River through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — the largest unit of the National Park System in the Northeast. Class I–III rapids through the dramatic Water Gap where the river cuts through the Appalachian Ridge. The most popular canoe destination within driving range of New York City.
Trip sections
Dingmans to Bushkill — Class I–II, NRA corridor
Bushkill to the Gap — Class I–III, Water Gap proper
Outfitters
Adventure Sports
Delaware Water Gap canoe and raft trips since 1975
Kittatinny Canoes
Largest Delaware River outfitter, multiple bases
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