1-3 Hours
Tour Old Mine Road
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Take a tour of Old Mine Road.
Constructed in the mid-1600s, Old Mine Road connected the Hudson River and Philadelphia to the Pahaquarry Mines and provided an important conduit for New Jersey farmers taking crops to area markets, making it one of the oldest commercial roads in the country. Old Mine Road has seen soldiers to and from home. Historic structures, graveyards, churches, and homes are scattered along the route. Today, Old Mine Road connects several roads to the park's main passage in New Jersey. A popular driving and biking route, Old Mine Road attracts many visitors every year.
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Self-Guided Tours - AutoAmerican RevolutionArchitecture and BuildingBurial, Cemetery and GravesiteColonization and SettlementFarming and AgricultureForests and WoodlandsBattlefieldsScenic ViewsRoads, Routes and HighwaysAmerican Revolutionary WarCivil WarFrench and Indian Warold mine roadhistoryhistoric structureshistoric roadRevolutionary WarSelf-guided TourDriving tour
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Duration
1-3 Hours
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Many sites can be seen from the road. Buildings may not be accessible due to age and historic status. Restrooms available at Millbrook Village and Kittatinny Point are accessible.
Pets
Yes
Reservations
No