HAWKS NEST
DEERPARK, NY
COORDINATES
41.875579337513834, -75.17950079970059
Hawks Nest is by far the most iconic part of the Upper Delaware, which also makes it one of the busiest. Unfortunately, this popular destination can be fairly dangerous if leaving the car, and even parking can be challenging. This cliffside location offers dramatic views, a picture-perfect winding road and falcons/eagles flying overhead. You can expect some really epic photography, but not a lot else because this spot is so far above the river that you cannot access the water from this location. Hawks Nest has been used as a location for many car commercials and films over the years. It is definitely one of the more popular spots for motorcyclist in the Northeast. Unfortunately, this also makes it a place for motorcyclist to drive way too fast, so be careful
MONGAUP RIVER AREA
DEERPARK, NY
COORDINATES
41.4271073237536, -74.75581359042812
The Mongaup River feeds the Delaware River at the southern section of the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway. This wildlife rich area offers fishing, hiking , history and is a great spot for launching watercraft. The Mongaup River is managed by The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is designated as a Bird Conservation Area.
If you want a visual glimpse of history, there is a fairly hidden trail across from the Mongaup River parking area, be careful when crossing the road (42). After just a very short hike you will stumble upon some very cool remnants of the D and H canal system. The mouth of the Mongaup can be a good area for fishing.
The Mongaup River Trail is a 1 mile out and back (2 miles total) that parallels the Mongaup river. There is a small gravel parking lot at the if the lot is full you can park at Mongaup National Park Service Lot.
If you are a whitewater kayaker, the Mongaup is the best place along the Delaware for some good Class II Class III rapids. These rapids are based on the dam release of the Rio Reservoir and put-in is at 46 Power House Rd, Glen Spey, NY 12737
TEN MILE RIVER AREA
TUSTEN, NY
COORDINATES
41.553745214757804, -75.01833169540168
The Ten Mile River area includes a very large area to launch watercraft, a really nice hike to Tusten Mountain as well as the Ten Mile River Scout Museum, which requires a short drive). To hike the Tusten Mountain Trail use the Ten Mile River public access point on Crawford Road in Narrowsburg, NY, where the Ten Mile River flows into the Delaware River. With the trip from the parking lot, this ends up being a 3 mile loop and is considered moderate to difficult, with an elevation gain of 500ft. Very early on in this hike you will come upon a Stone Arch Bridge that was constructed in 1875. This hike has a lot of vegetation that is great for birding. The Ten Mile River Scout Museum is a very small, but comprehensive collection of Boy Scout items that correspond to the geographical area.
ROEBLING AQUEDUCT
BARRYVILLE, NY
COORDINATES
41.482678197995504, -74.98482467451309
Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, remains the oldest existing wire rope suspension structure in the United States. John A. Roebling, the engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, designed the aqueduct in the mid-19th century to carry canal boats on the Delaware & Hudson Canal over the Delaware River. After the decline of the canal industry, the aqueduct was converted into a vehicular bridge and in the late twentieth century, was restored to its historic appearance.
Today it is a National Civil Engineering Landmark and visitors can cross by car or foot. Walking along the top of the aqueduct walls offers excellent views of the river and an opportunity to walk the same path that canal workers and mules tread over a century ago.
JENSEN'S LEDGE
LORDVILLE, NY
COORDINATES
41.875505160721325, -75.17959977242383
This is one of the more challenging hikes in the Upper Delaware Area. It is fairly constant uphill hike of roughly 5.5 miles . The trails are technically on private property, but open to the public and are properly referred to as the Bouchoux Trails. To get to the trail turn onto Bouchoux Road and travel 2.8 miles to the end of the road. The trail head is on the left side at the end of the cul-de-sac, there is a small dirt lot for parking. Hikers are graced with a small cascading waterfall and rewarded with a giant panoramic view at the top of the ledge.
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