Van Campens Glen Falls Hike
Waterfall | New Jersey
2.2 mi round trip
Van Campens Glen Falls Hike at a Glance
The Van Campens Glen Falls hike via the Van Campen Glen Trail is 2.2 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 550 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Van Campen Glen Trail |
| Distance | 2.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 45 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 55 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 420 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Van Campens Glen Falls
Van Campens Glen Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey, on land managed by Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Van Campen Glen Trail: 2.2 miles round trip, from Van Campen Glen parking area. Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Swimming and wading are not permitted anywhere along Van Campens Brook. (nps.gov)
- Alcohol and picnicking are prohibited along the trail. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Van Campens Glen Falls?
The Van Campen Glen Trail to Van Campens Glen Falls is 2.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Van Campens Glen Falls hike start?
It starts from Van Campen Glen parking area.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Van Campens Glen Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Van Campens Glen Falls.