Mt Minsi — Local services in Delaware Water Gap

10/18/2020:

Today I organized a hike with 3 families to come and see the beautiful fall colors. It was breathtaking! Check it out for more pictures.

09/30/2020:

The parking lot can only park around 10 cars. By the time we arrived at the parking lot at about 11:00am on Wednesday today, only two spaces left. Later I saw another smaller parking lot up to the hill a little bit. Maybe there are more spots but it’s a tow-away roadside no parking zone.

It took us 2 hours to hike on the white trail up the mountain to reach Mount Minsi with some stops on the overlooks, then down thru the fire road all the way back. We loop around some other trails on our way back.

Overall speaking, the white trail is much harder than the fire road, but it’s definitely worth the hike as you can only see the water gap from some wide open overlooks on this trail. Take your hiking pole/poles with you to hike on the rocky trails.

The views are breathtaking! I think it’s better to see the DWG from PA side than from NJ side as on NJ side you view against the sunlight. Pictures definitely look nicer and clearer taken from PA side.

Now that fall colors have started to show, we got to have pictures of colorful foliage. But given one or two weeks, the fall views from the mountaintop would be breathtaking! We will...

Solo Trekking Mt. Minsi & Lessons from the Trail.

Just completed another rocky terrain trek—this time at Mt. Minsi, and it was a truly rewarding experience. Nestled in the Delaware Water Gap, Mt. Minsi lies on the Pennsylvania side, directly across from Mt. Tammany, which marked my very first trekking adventure on the New Jersey side.

Compared to Mt. Tammany, Mt. Minsi is less rugged, with a gradual elevation gain that makes it an excellent choice for beginners.

###Gear Tip### The trail features rocky terrain and steep sections, so I highly recommend wearing hiking boots (not just trail or walking shoes) and using trekking poles for added support and stability.

Parking Tips###

Parking is limited and tends to fill up quickly: The main lot accommodates approximately 25 cars. A secondary lot nearby offers space for about 10 more vehicles. There are no restrooms at the trailhead, so it's best to stop at the Welcome Center beforehand if needed.

###Trail Etiquette Reminder### One valuable lesson: never cut off or disrupt the momentum of hikers going uphill. Uphill trekkers often rely on rhythm and pacing—respecting that makes the trail better...

Haven’t been here yet, looks sick from the look of it. My pal mike and I are comnimplating going out there but it’s sorta a hike. Looks sweet though. Might go. I’ll lyk if I do. Def wanna go somewhere it’s beautiful out today. No sense in sitting inside all day, y’know. This place def looks dope though. Will lyk if we end up going

Update: didn’t end up going ): might go at some point. Looks like a cool place. Good place to hike. You could probably check it out. Or maybe check out another cool similar place. Maybe hawk mountain. They place Looks nice too. Will lyk if I do decide to ever go

Update: almost went the other day but we got rained out )-; which sucks because it looks like a nice place. Good place. Nice looking place for a good hike. Everyone should consider maybe going here. Maybe when it’s not too hot. Will continue to...