Sunday, July 12th’s event just got better! The Walpack Historical Society invites guests to tour Walpack Center and participate in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area’s “Hike with a Ranger” program. The “Hike with a Ranger” program leaves Walpack Center at 11 am. Designated buildings in Walpack Center and the Van Campen Inn will be open for tours from 12 pm – 3 pm. More information on both programs is listed below. We hope to see you on Sunday, July 12, 2026. ⭐️⭐️
“Hike with a Ranger” program information:
Join a ranger on a hike along a historic road trace from Walpack Center to the Van Campen Inn and back. This trek over the Walpack Ridge is about 2.5 miles, moderate difficulty, and full of nature and history!
When arriving at the Van Campen Inn, participants can enjoy a docent-led tour of the mid-1700s yaugh house located in the Delaware River Valley.
Please be prepared for the hike with sturdy shoes, plenty of water, snacks, and bug spray.
This hike is rain or shine but is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement or hazardous weather.
Walpack Historical Society Tours Information:
Please join the Walpack Historical Society on Sunday, July 12th, 2026 from 12 pm – 3 pm for tours of the Walpack Center Schoolhouse, Church, barn, Rosenkrans Museum, General Store and Post Office and the Van Campen Inn.
Are you interested in exploring more of Walpack when you visit?
Hike the Military Trail (pamphlets are available at the Rosenkrans Museum and the Van Campen Inn). You can also hike the Walpack Loop, which has access points off the Military Trail. Please note, the Military Trail has moderate inclines.
Visit the Black/Enslaved Persons Cemetery (located off the Military Trail)
Visit the site of Fort Johns / Headquarters / Fort Shapanack (located off the Military Trail)
Visit Col. John Rosenkrans’ Memorial (located on the side of Old Mine Road (dirt) a short distance from the Van Campen Inn)
Visit Shapanack Cemetery (located up the path from Col. Rosenkrans’ Memorial)
Hike to Buttermilk Falls (vehicles must access via Struble Road). Buttermilk Falls is approximately 2.5 miles from Walpack Center if you chose to hike there.
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