Mount Minsi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Minsi |
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Mount Minsi from the northeast, March 2007
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,461 ft (445 m) |
| Prominence | 181 ft (55 m) |
| Parent peak | Warren County, New Jersey high point, Kittatinny Mountain |
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 Mount Minsi
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Mountain |
| Topo map | USGS 7½' Stroudsburg |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Silurian |
| Mountain type | Sedimentary |
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| Easiest route | Appalachian Trail (hike) |
Mount Minsi is a cool mountain located in Pennsylvania. It forms the Pennsylvania side of the famous Delaware Water Gap. This mountain is also the eastern end of the Blue Mountain range. Mount Minsi is made of strong rocks like sandstone and conglomerate. These rocks are part of something called the Shawangunk Formation.
Explore Mount Minsi: Hiking Trails
Want to explore Mount Minsi? The easiest way to reach the top is by hiking the famous Appalachian Trail. You can start your hike from the Lake Lenape trailhead. This trailhead is near the town of Delaware Water Gap.
A path called the Mount Minsi fire road also follows parts of this route. Both trails are about 5 miles (8 kilometers) long round trip. As you hike, you will gain about 1,020 feet (311 meters) in elevation. It's a great way to get some exercise and see nature!
Rock Climbing Adventures
If you love adventure, Mount Minsi offers exciting rock climbing. On the east side of the mountain, there are exposed cliffs made of a strong rock called metaquartzite. These cliffs have many different climbing routes.
The first climbing routes here were set up in 1975. Today, you can find routes that range from easy (5.0) to very challenging (5.12+). In winter, when it's cold, you might even find opportunities for mixed and ice climbing.
Images for kids
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Appalachian Trail blaze on the hike to Mt. Minsi's summit
