2 Day Bushkill to Delaware Water Gap (16 mile trip)

Take your time and relax on this fun two-day trip down the Delaware River from the Bushkill boat launch in Lehman Township all the way to the Delaware Water Gap. Float down this scenic river and admire the beautiful sites of the Pocono Mountains.

Look for local wildlife along the banks of the river, like deer, bears, bald eagles, and other species native to northeast Pennsylvania. Your trip brings you past many points of interest, including the Historic Shawnee Inn, a stately riverside resort whose roots date back to the late 1800s.

You can also see the remains of the Old Karamac Resort and train crossing as you paddle on toward the Delaware Water Gap. You can’t miss the ‘jumping rock,’ located on the Pennsylvania side of the river (to your right).

This trip offers a longer paddle on the first day, about 10 or 11 miles, and a shorter paddle on the second day, about five or six miles, when camping at Tocks or Labar Island. This is the perfect river trip if you can’t spend a full second day on the river or just want to have a lazy morning around the campsite and get a later start.

Adventure Sports will provide everything you need to have a fantastic outdoor adventure whether it’s spring, summer, or autumn. Book your river excursion online.

Distance: 16 miles
Launch Location: Bushkill Boat Launch
Paddle Time: 6 Hours