River users are strongly encouraged to avoid travelling and recreating under and around the Skinners Falls-Milanville Bridge due to work PennDOT is doing on the bridge.
Please take out at the Damascus River Access instead of Skinners Falls River Access. More
Before heading out to the trailhead, please review any trail information, weather conditions, and driving directions. Cell phone connectivity is very limited throughout the park and you may not have reception on the way to and on the hiking trail. Please also check for trail closures, as some trails are closed during certain months of the year.
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Hiking Trails
Location:Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct (New York Side)
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
Enjoy this easy 0.8 mile walking trail that takes you along the Delaware River and remains of the historic Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Canal. This trailhead is adjacent to the historic Roebling Aqueduct, Roebling Aqueduct Tollhouse, and within a few minutes' drive of the Zane Grey Museum, all managed by the National Park Service.
This loop trail offers a leisurely stroll around the picturesque Cobey Pond after a moderate incline through the forest from the trailhead to the pond. The trail offers hikers ample opportunities for view wildlife and waterfowl. The trail is located on Pennsylvania Game Lands 316.
Walk this moderately easy, moss-covered loop trail system to catch glimpses of both nature and history. Minisink Battleground Park is the site of the only Revolutionary War battle fought in the Upper Delaware River Valley. Please note Minisink Battleground Park is closed December 1 - April 30. The park is owned and managed by Sullivan County Parks and Recreation.
Location:Near Mongaup River Access, on Route 97 near Sparrowbush, NY
Season:Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
This linear 2-mile (3.2km) trail along the Mongaup River provides a moderate hike with abundant opportunities to view eagles, waterfowl, and wildflowers while listening to the soothing rushing water of the nearby stream. Please note this trail is closed from December 1st - March 31st. This trail is located on land owned and managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
This moderately difficult three-mile trail takes you on a loop through historic remains of the Tusten Settlement as you climb to the summit for a magnificent view of the Upper Delaware Valley. Public access to Tusten Mountain Trail is made possible through an agreement with the Conservation Fund.
Enjoy the varied landscape of wetlands, uplands, and old growth forests on this easy loop trail. A large stand of old growth hemlock trees reminds us of the virgin forests that once stood here. This trail is located on land owned and managed by Damascus Township.
A difficult uphill hike leads to a dazzling waterfall and an amazing panoramic view of the Upper Delaware River Valley at the summit of Jensen's Ledges. Along the way, bluestone piles hint at the history of bluestone quarrying. This trail is managed by the New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation.
Join the National Park Service and get outdoors, get great exercise, and earn a free Upper Delaware Take A Hike! patch.
1. Hike all of the trails listed on the Take A Hike! brochure. Simply send an email requesting a copy of the brochure. Physical copies are also available at the Zane Grey Museum.
2. Record your hikes (see checklist template below).
3. Return the checklist to any Upper Delaware location to receive your free patch.
All hikers should comply with state and local guidance and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Take a Hike! Checklist
Trail Name
Date Hiked
Bouchoux Trail
Cobey Pond Trail
Damascus Forest Trail
Minisink Battleground Park Trail System
Mongaup River Trail
Tusten Mountain Trail
Please note that the D&H Towpath Trail is not included as part of the Take a Hike! program.
For even more hiking opportunities close by in
Sullivan County, NY visit the TrailKeeper.