🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Philadelphia, PA

Rivers, Ridges & Windswept Trails

Discover stunning river valleys and mountain vistas while hiking pristine trails through two iconic national recreation areas near Philadelphia.

Day 1 — Gateway National Recreation AreaDay 2 — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Day 1 — Gateway National Recreation Area

🚗 2 hr 46 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Philadelphia, PA → Gateway National Recreation Area

2 hr 7 min8:00 AM → 10:07 AM

Gateway National Recreation Area

★ 4.7

Explore iconic coastal landscapes and historic sites where the Atlantic meets the Hudson, offering stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

10:07 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch11:07 AM

Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

★ 4.4Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Gateway National Recreation Area → Holmdel Park

20 min12:07 PM → 12:27 PM

Holmdel Park

★ 4.8

Hike scenic woodland trails past a historic mansion and working farm, spotting native wildflowers and wildlife. Explore open meadows with sweeping views across northern New Jersey's rolling countryside.

12:27 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Holmdel Park → Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant & Marina

19 min5:00 PM → 5:19 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:19 PM

Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant & Marina

Savor fresh-caught seafood with waterfront views while watching boats come and go at this beloved destination on the Raritan Bay.

★ 4.4Seafood Restaurant📍 Maps →

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The Rockaway Hotel

Rated 4.5★ (1432 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Gateway National Recreation Area.

Day 2 — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

🚗 4 hr 59 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Gateway National Recreation Area → Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

2 hr 2 min8:00 AM → 10:02 AM

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

★ 4.7

Immerse yourself in dramatic river gorge scenery and endless outdoor adventures from hiking and kayaking to scenic drives through Pennsylvania's natural gem.

10:02 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch11:02 AM

The Walpack Inn

★ 4.5American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area → Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

15 min12:02 PM → 12:17 PM

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

★ 4.3

Carve down 23 trails ranging from beginner to advanced terrain, then warm up by the lodge fireplace. Summer visitors enjoy scenic chairlift rides and mountain biking on varied slopes.

12:17 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area → Hyde-Away Restaurant & Tap Room

21 min5:00 PM → 5:21 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:21 PM

Hyde-Away Restaurant & Tap Room

Enjoy elevated comfort cuisine and craft drinks in an intimate, rustic setting that captures the cozy charm of a mountain getaway.

★ 4.6American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Drive

Hyde-Away Restaurant & Tap Room → Philadelphia, PA

2 hr 21 min6:21 PM → 8:42 PM

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