Deleware Water Gap Nat Rec Area
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Deleware Water Gap Nat Rec Area
Planning my trip to Maine and the ride planner has taken me through the Deleware Water Gap National Recreation area by way of 209. I see what looks to be an interesting ride on the other side of the river called 'Old Mine Road'. Any advice here? Is this all paved road or one I should avoid? Any interesting stops through here? Thanks
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Rt 209 used to be a good road back when I was driving cross country for a living, but they closed it down to local traffic only, and the last time I drove that road, it totally stop & go most of the way from I84 down to I80. Don't think I'd do that one again...
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check out old mine rd. it's pretty cool and scenic. there's an abandoned village called walpack center. the land was purchased by the us gov't when they planned to build a dam on the delaware river. That entire area was going to be flooded, so the entire town was relocated. The dam was never built, and nothing was ever done with the land. As far as I know, the village is still standing for the most part. could be a pretty cool detour off of the interstate for a while. I've been camping up there a few times. one of nj's neat places to visit.
check out tock's island dam project or walpack center on the internet. pretty neat.
check out tock's island dam project or walpack center on the internet. pretty neat.
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Old Mine Road is a great run up the jersey side of the river. The lower part has pot holes and such, but can still be done without a problem take it up to 206, go north on 206 over the Milford bridge and you can pick up 84. Where do you plan on picking up 209?
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We are going to stop at York, PA for the factory tour and then I am thinking of taking 501 out of Lancaster up to 443 and then heading towards East Stroudsburg where I thought about crossing in to New Jersey to take Old Mine Road as we head up to the eastern side of New York.
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I would not ride 209 between Shroudsberg and Dingmans Ferry on the weekends. It's a parking lot due to the flee market up there. Otherwise it's a beautiful road.
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Old Mine Rd.
I live about 45 minutes from Old Mine Rd. When are you planning your trip? I was on the road last Fall and there was some good size potholes that we had to go around, by now, they should be fixed. Other areas and roads in Northwest NJ are RT23, High Point State Park the highest point in NJ, Hawks Nest in NY, about 1/2 hour from High Point. If you are of age and interested, the Woodstock Museum is about 1 hour from Hawks Nest. PM me with your email, I owe a "traveler" a favor...
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I live about 45 minutes from Old Mine Rd. When are you planning your trip? I was on the road last Fall and there was some good size potholes that we had to go around, by now, they should be fixed. Other areas and roads in Northwest NJ are RT23, High Point State Park the highest point in NJ, Hawks Nest in NY, about 1/2 hour from High Point. If you are of age and interested, the Woodstock Museum is about 1 hour from Hawks Nest. PM me with your email, I owe a "traveler" a favor...
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Planning my trip to Maine and the ride planner has taken me through the Deleware Water Gap National Recreation area by way of 209. I see what looks to be an interesting ride on the other side of the river called 'Old Mine Road'. Any advice here? Is this all paved road or one I should avoid? Any interesting stops through here? Thanks