DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA – Visitors to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area can once again take advantage of a free shuttle service to explore the park without the need for multiple vehicles.
The National Park Service, in partnership with the Monroe County Transit Authority (MCTA), offers the shuttle on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The service will not operate on holidays.
The River Runner shuttle is designed to provide access to Pennsylvania river access points and Kittatinny Point in New Jersey. Each shuttle can carry up to 10 kayaks or canoes and four bicycles, making it ideal for paddlers and cyclists planning one-way trips.
The River Runner begins at the Kittatinny Point parking lot with departures at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. After that, northbound service starts from the Park and Ride lot in Delaware Water Gap borough and runs hourly until 1:15 p.m. Southbound service begins at Milford Beach at 10 a.m. and runs hourly until 3:05 p.m. The shuttle also stops at several “flag stop” locations, including McDade Trail parking areas.
“Using this service allows solo paddlers or people looking for a one-way trip to do so without issue,” said Park Ranger Chance Babish, who coordinates river safety education for the park. “All visitors have to do is load their paddle craft or bike on the trailer, enjoy the northbound ride, and then paddle or pedal back to their starting point.”
For more information on shuttle routes and schedules, visit the MCTA website at gomcta.com.
