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Delaware Water Gap➤
Raymondskill Falls is one of the many falls in and around the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Delaware Water Gap NRA contains 70,000 acres along the middle section of the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It begins at the water gap and stretches northward to the tristate border of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
A water gap is formed when water carves a path through a mountain range. In Earth’s ancient history, the North American and African continents collided, creating the Kittatinny Ridge. Streams flowing on one side of the ridge scoured a channel over the course of millions of years and became the Delaware River.
The Appalachian Trail and the Middle Delaware National Scenic River both run the length of the park. Waterfalls abound and many historic Dutch Colonial buildings sit within park boundaries.
Raymondskill Falls➤
In September, the humidity finally started to break. On a beautiful day, I decided to take a quick side trip to Raymondskill Falls when I was in the area.
The trail to Raymondskill Falls is a moderate .3 mile loop from the parking lot. At 178 feet tall, it stands as Pennsylvania’s tallest waterfall. It has three tiers.
Steps and steep winding paths wind up and down to two viewing platforms, one at the top of the upper tier and the other between the base of the upper tier and top of the middle tier.
Delaware Water Gap Posts➤
Location: 917 Raymondskill Rd, Milford, PA 18337
Designation: National Recreation Area
Date designated/established: September 1, 1965
Date of my visit: September 14, 2021
In March 1959, I spent a week hiking this section of the Appalachian Trail.
How cool!
Looks beautiful T. How did it get its name? Was Raymond a hunter? Have a great day. Allan
Kill is a word meaning stream. Maybe Dutch? Lots of places in that region will kill in the name.
Yes, I grew up in Staten Island and all the streams were kills. The Dutch were among the first European settlers in the greater New York region…it was New Amsterdam before the British took over
Not sure who Raymond was, but Eileen is right about the kill being Dutch for stream
Such beautiful photos of the waterfalls. It really brings a tranquil feeling even just looking at the pictures.
Thanks cousin…I went there to calm down after Dad died and was up there trying to help mom
congrats: fantastic pics!
Thanks 😊
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This looks like such a lush place to hike. Beautiful photos!
It is pretty and lush…and steep
Gorgeous place and your photos do it justice!