Dingman Falls @ Delaware Water Gap Poster

Cascading over stair-step layers of shale (chute style falls), Dingmans Creek plunges 130 feet to create magnificent Dingmans Falls. The many fallen hemlock trees create habitat for residents of the ravine, and as the trees decompose, they also replenish the soil. Despite the acidity of the soil and the creek, many fish, including native brook trout, live in Dingmans Creek and can be seen in its deep pools. Dingmans Creek flows into the Delaware River and is part of its watershed. The Delaware River is one of the last free-flowing rivers in the eastern United States, and provides 10% of the nation’s population with drinking water. Since 1978, more than 37 miles of the Delaware River have been protected as a Wild and Scenic River.