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Upper Hornbecks Creek Trail

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A waterfall peeking through rock ledges with green foliage around it.
Views out of a fairy tale await hikers along this trail.

Photo/ T. Sambo

One of the hidden treasures of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is undoubtedly Hornbecks Creek. Within a hemlock ravine, multiple cascades create beautiful scenery for hikers to enjoy.

After reaching the Upper Hornbecks Creek Falls, hikers should head back via the way they came to return to their cars. The trail between the upper and lower falls does not connect due to slope destabilization. The lower waterfall may be accessed from the trailhead on Route 209 (see Lower Hornbecks Creek Trail).

Last updated: January 22, 2025