Near Van Campens Glen Trail
A great, easy access trail for the whole family.
Near Van Campens Glen Trail
Water Gap.
Near Van Campens Glen Trail
Water Gap at Van Campens Brook.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Van Campens Glen Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A peaceful woodland trail meandering along Van Campen Brook.
1.6
mi
Distance
315
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek
Access Issues
Swimming/wading is strictly forbidden in Van Campen Brook.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.61mi
Distance
315ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
564ft
High Point
363ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Journey along the Van Campens Glen Trail for a delightful Delaware Water Gap experience. Starting at the !Pioneer Trail parking area , follow the yellow-blazed trail northeast along Van Campen Brook. Take your time as your meander through the lush hemlock glade surrounding Van Campen Brook, keeping an eye peeled for fly-fisherman trying their luck at landing the beautiful endemic fish that frequent this area. The bridge that used to cross the creek to access the Watergate Parking area was wiped out at some point over the past few years. The parks department has since put an orange safety fence in that location and huge thorn bushes have grown in. Once you reach this point, you'll need to either retrace your steps back to the south parking lot or cross a bridge about a 1/4 mile back which leads to Old Mine Road, if you want to continue north.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Rattlesnake Swamp - AT Loop

Hike Route

Rattlesnake Swamp - AT Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
4.28 mi
+483 ft
AT / Kaiser Trail / Coppermine Trail

Hike Route

AT / Kaiser Trail / Coppermine Trail

Birding
moderate
6.27 mi
+932 ft
Van Campens Glen Hike

Hike Route

Van Campens Glen Hike

Less Crowded
easy
3.35 mi
+419 ft
Appalachian Trail - Worthington State Forest

Hike Route

Appalachian Trail - Worthington State Forest

Lake
strenuous
8.57 mi
+825 ft
Orchard/Hamilton/Pioneer Loop

Hike Route

Orchard/Hamilton/Pioneer Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
6.13 mi
+691 ft
Hidden Lake Trail

Hike Route

Hidden Lake Trail

Fall Colors
easy
1.89 mi
+130 ft
Contributors
Hunter R