Scudders Falls

Scudders Falls is a rapids system on the Delaware River that spans roughly 600 feet with a drop of about 10 feet distributed across multiple channels. The water flows through these channels at varying speeds, creating different sections of whitewater.

The area takes its name from Richard Betts Scudder, who established himself near these rapids in the early 1700s. The location became known as a notable point along the Delaware River.

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission maintains interpretation signs explaining the geological formation of the rapids and their role in navigation.

Visitors can access the rapids from multiple points along the riverbank, but water levels change with weather and season. Checking conditions before visiting helps ensure you experience the rapids safely at their best.

The rapids take their name from an early settler and remain a destination where paddlers of different skill levels find suitable conditions. Both beginners and experienced kayakers find opportunities to paddle here depending on water flow.