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Kayaking on Delaware Water Gap - from Bushkill PA to Smithfield Beach PA Rating: Three Stars - The river flows fast and past beatiful mountanous scenery. New Jersey is on the left bank (east) and Pennsylvania on river right (west). The Walpack Bend is something to remember. We took a break on the New Jersey side. Whole trip was 3+ hours including break. I will do the upper secions of this river in the future.   Put in at kayak launch in Bushkill PA. Take out at Smithfield Beach PA. Estimated distance = 10 miles Class I rapids   Alternate put in at Eshback PA   for a longer trip (4 hours+). Poxono Beach on New Jersey side Delaware Water Gap   National Recreation Area Bushkill Falls Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: US National Parks Service: Delaware Water Gap US National Parks Service: Delaware Water Gap River Map & Guide US National Parks Service: Delaware Water Gap River Map & Guide (cached copy) Skylands Visitors: Floating the Delaware Bushkill Falls Chamberlain Canoes rentals Number of original photos on this page : 22 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the Bushkill PA launch. July 2011. The Boston Kayaker's brother-in-law. Paddling south, New Jersey is on the left and Pennsylvannia is on the rignt. Taking a breat at the Poxono launch at the New Jersey side. We continued the last stretch to Smithfield Beach PA. At the Smithfield Beach ramp. Took us less than 3 hours including one stop at Poxono.