Bird Mountain, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

#26 among attractions in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Bird Mountain is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. The mountain is 1,500 feet tall. It lies near the Appalachian Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and overlooks Quick's Pond to the east. ()

Elevation: 1497 ftProminence: 157 ftCoordinates: 41°8'29"N, 74°51'32"W

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Day trips

Bird Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dingman's Ferry Bridge, Swartswood Lake, Wallpack Ridge, Van Campen's Inn.

5.4 miN
Bridge
Dingman's Ferry Bridge, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
139 min walk • The Dingmans Bridge is the last privately owned toll bridge on the Delaware River and one of the last few in the United States. It is owned and operated by the Dingmans Choice and Delaware Bridge Company.
4.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Swartswood Lake, Newton
125 min walk • Swartswood Lake is a freshwater lake located in Stillwater and Hampton townships in Sussex County, New Jersey in the United States. The lake is a 520-acre glacial lake that is the third-largest freshwater lake in New Jersey. The lake stretches 3 miles and 1 mile wide; and has an average depth of 22 feet with a maximum depth of 42 feet.
2.6 miW
Park
Wallpack Ridge, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
68 min walk • Wallpack Ridge is a mountain located in the Ridge and Valley Appalachians physiographic province in Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey.
2.4 miNW
Museum
Van Campen's Inn, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
61 min walk • Van Campen's Inn or Isaac Van Campen's Inn is a fieldstone residence that was used as a yaugh house during the American colonial era. Located in Walpack Township, Sussex County, New Jersey along the Delaware River, it is a historic site located along the Old Mine Road in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
2.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Paradise Mountain, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
53 min walk • Paradise Mountain, or Mount Paradise is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. The mountain is 1,606 feet tall. It lies along the Appalachian Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Wallpack Center, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
42 min walk • Wallpack Center is an unincorporated community located within Walpack Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. Wallpack Center is located in the Flat Brook Valley 6.7 miles west of Branchville. Wallpack Center has a post office with ZIP code 07881. It is now part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
0.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Blue Mountain, Stokes State Forest
17 min walk • Blue Mountain is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. The mountain is 1,420 feet in height. It lies along the Appalachian Trail in Stokes State Forest, 4 miles west of the U.S. Route 206 crossing, and overlooks Quick's Pond to the south, and Mecca Lake to the southeast.
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rattlesnake Mountain, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
18 min walk • Rattlesnake Mountain is a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. The mountain stands 1,489 feet high. It lies along the Appalachian Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Located near the junction of Mullins Rd. and the trail.
3.2 miW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Old Mine Road Historic District, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
82 min walk • The Old Mine Road Historic District, in Sussex County, New Jersey and Warren County, New Jersey near Wallpack Center, New Jersey, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is a 687 acres historic district which included 24 contributing buildings and five contributing sites.
4.9 miS
National park
Swartswood State Park
127 min walk • One of the main attractions of Swartswood State Park is its beautiful natural scenery. The park is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and crystal-clear waters, making it the perfect destination for nature enthusiasts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bird Mountain?

Nearby attractions include Blue Mountain, Stokes State Forest (17 min walk), Rattlesnake Mountain, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (18 min walk).