Irving Cliff, Gibbons Park — Attraction in Honesdale

I’ve been coming to Honesdale for 20 years, but I had no idea this park existed at the top of a mountain. Very nice scenic vista of downtown Honesdale’s valley, part of the Lackawaxen river, and the Moosic mountains to the west, started with wind turbines which make for a striking view on a clear day.

I did not spend much time exploring, but there seem to be at least two trails branching off from the lower area adjacent to the parking lot. Several picnic tables are there, but other than those, they do not seem to be any benches, garbage cans or any other standard park amenities. Very rustic , but a little confusing as to what constitutes the purported 50 acres of parkland as there is almost no signage.

Looks like a great place to go for a romantic picnic or watching the sunset with someone special, but you must pack out what you take in, and I can’t speak to the condition of the trails or the rest...

Beautiful overview of Honesdale. You drive up to the top and there are some picnic tables and benches for you to take in the view. No restrooms are on site. Area is well maintained and clean. Great spot to enjoy a bite to eat or a place to stretch your legs as a stop along the way of your destination. Stop by and enjoy the view of this...

I've spent many years at the top of this cliff. Erving Cliff is a beautiful place and the star on the cliff is a locals delight or was I've heard that the light may not be lit again and how sad that any one person could take away Something so beautiful to Honesdale. I'm thankful to have had such a place to explore with my...