George W. Childs Park trails

Dogs on a leash all year

Loop past three waterfalls on Dingmans Creek. Dogs on a leash (not on the Dingmans Falls boardwalk nearby).

Source: National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: Pets. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: the rule in full

Over 150 miles of trails, most of them pet-friendly, on a leash of 6 feet or less. Carry pet waste off the trail.

Dog walks nearby

• Hornbecks Creek TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Tumbling Waters TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Raymondskill Falls TrailDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Presque Isle beachesDogs on a leash all year