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Summary: PEEC (Pocono Environmental Education Center) is administered by the Delaware Water Gap NRA. The center sits on top of the Pocono Plateau. The hike starts out on the Sunrise trail. You will traverse through Oak/Hickory forests as well as Hemlock Ravines and pass old farm sites. Then you will get onto the Fossil trail where you will be able to view Fossil along the route. You end the hike by taking the Tumbling Waters trail. This is the highlight of the entire hike. You will traverse the edge of the Pocono Plateau were you will get great views of the Kittatinny mountains and the Delaware Valley. You also will descend down into a ravine and view two waterfalls. This is a common site along the eastern end of the Pocono Plateau. All the Water from on top of the plateau flows off of the steep eastern slopes forming waterfalls and Ravines. The steep slopes were cut by the Delaware River were all the water eventually flows into. Trailhead: From milford PA. Take rt 209 South. Pass Dingmans and Dingmans Falls. Go about 3 miles or so. You will see sign for PEEC. Make right onto Briscoe Mt Rd. Follow Briscoe Mt until you come to PEEC. (Lat:41.1029 Lon:-74.5422) Trail Guides for PEEC Loop, Delaware Water Gap, PA: Kittatinny trails map by Ny-NJ trail conference () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: PEEC: 570-828-2319 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Moschella on 2/12/2008 It was a great Hike. 
Reviewed by Tony on 5/2/2006 I really enjoyed the trail! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Pike County Hiking, Pike County Trails, Pike County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||