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McDade Recreational Trail

Bushkill, Pennsylvania · Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Dogs on a leash all year

Long riverside trail along the Delaware River. Shown at the Bushkill access.

Source: National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: Pets. Checked October 28, 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.

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