A short, restorative riverside stroll exclusively for Shawnee Inn guests. Spend 45 minutes tracing the Delaware River’s edges to watch birds, reflections, and creekside life without leaving the lodge.
A short, restorative riverside stroll exclusively for Shawnee Inn guests. Spend 45 minutes tracing the Delaware River’s edges to watch birds, reflections, and creekside life without leaving the lodge.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Shawnee Inn · Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania
easy.
45 minutes.
Suitable for most visitors with basic mobility; expect gentle, mostly flat terrain but some uneven sections.
Plan about 45 minutes for a relaxed loop with time to stop for photos and birding.
Access to the River Walk is included for overnight guests of the Shawnee Inn; check with staff for current policies.
The meeting point listed is the Front Desk; staff can show you the route and current conditions.
The path is generally short and gentle but has uneven, grassy sections; contact the Front Desk for day-of accessibility details.
Pet policies vary; check with the Shawnee Inn Front Desk before bringing a dog.
Expect river birds like osprey and kingfishers, occasional bald eagles, and turtles; maintain distance and avoid feeding wildlife.
The Shawnee Inn has long provided riverside access that ties hospitality to local recreation along this stretch of the Delaware River.
Stick to the path, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing shoreline plants to protect bank stability and river habitat.
Shawnee Inn is a historic resort and activity provider located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, sitting on the banks of the Delaware River within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The property offers a broad mix of outdoor, educational, and family-friendly experiences that launch from the inn and nearby access points. Activities available at Shawnee Inn include guided hikes on sections of the Appalachian Trail, guided canoe trips and open canoeing options (including 3-mile and 13-mile paddles), all-electric historic tram tours with on-site interpretation, archery in the Bamboo Garden, golf cart tours of the championship course, craft hour sessions, candle making workshops, seasonal Fall Harvest Tram Tours, stargazing tram tours, and special holiday programs such as Breakfast with Santa. Programs are led by trained staff who provide safety briefings, interpretive information about local history and river formation, and practical guidance like Leave No Trace hiking ethics and river safety. Seasonal offerings run on set dates, for example the Fall Harvest Tram Tour operates from late September through mid-November. Shawnee Inn’s combination of riverside location, structured programming, and interpretive guides makes it a convenient base for families, couples, and groups seeking curated outdoor experiences in the Poconos.
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