Old Mine Falls at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near Walpack Township, New Jersey is a 30-foot roadside waterfall.
This is not a hike but rather a roadside stop along Old Mine Road in Delaware Water Gap to reach the base of Old Mine Falls, a waterfall that cascades down the hillside at about 30-feet tall in total. Visitors don't even need to get out of their car to enjoy this waterfall, if you wish to drive by slowly -- or safely stop along the road when there's no traffic. To play it safe, you can pull over along the road and walk back to the bridge where Old Mine Falls cascades adjacent to.
Universal Access
Note that due to the fact that visitors can enjoy this waterfall from their vehicle, this roadside stop should be considered universally accessible.
Parking
If you wish to walk down the road, visitors can pull off the road near the coordinates provided, located along Old Mine Road, to walk back to the waterfall. There are no designated parking turnouts for this waterfall, as of December 2023.
Warning
Roadside walking: If you choose to leave your vehicle for this roadside stop, walk the road at your own risk.
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