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The Ultimate Western Pennsylvania Waterfall Road Trip Is Here And It's A Beautiful Adventure

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We recently brought you the ultimate eastern Pennsylvania waterfall road trip , and of course, we didn’t want to leave out the western Pennsylvania waterfalls. Here’s a second epic waterfall road trip in Western Pennsylvania. We’ll begin about an hour outside of Pittsburgh, on the Ohio border at Quakertown Falls, and circle in a loop counterclockwise around Pittsburgh. The total trip is about eight hours of driving time. Consider making it into a weekend journey, so you have time to hike and enjoy each location. Here’s the Google Maps route for your use.

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Would you add any other beautiful waterfalls in Western Pennsylvania to this waterfall road trip in Western Pennsylvania? Which ones? Let us know in the comments! If you don’t have time for a road trip but really want to see waterfalls, visit Ricketts Glen State Park , home to 21 waterfalls.

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What are the best waterfall hikes in Pennsylvania?

• Ricketts Glen State Park

Most Pennsylvanians would likely agree that some of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania can be found at Ricketts Glen State Park. The sprawling state park is home to 21 waterfalls, all of which you can see on the seven-mile Falls Trail. While the trail is considered difficult (and is closed in the winter), it’s definitely rewarding. Among the waterfalls along the trail are the 94-foot Ganoga Falls. If the Falls Trail is a bit too much, set off on the Highland Trail, which measures just over three miles. You can also catch a glimpse of all 21 waterfalls on the trail.

What can I do with kids in Pennsylvania?

• Visit Ohiopyle State Park

Everyone loves waterfalls, right? Not sure where to see waterfalls in Pennsylvania? Bring the kiddos along to Ohiopyle State Park, which boasts three waterfalls. To reach Cucumber Falls, simply walk down a set of stairs. You can even walk behind the waterfall and feel the mist of the water as it cascades down. Less than a mile from Cucumber Falls, you’ll find Ohiopyle Falls, another easy-to-reach waterfall. Take a peek at the waterfalls from the Ohiopyle State Park Visitor Center or from one of the viewing areas. Ohiopyle State Park is also home to Jonathan Run Falls.

Which state parks should I visit in Pennsylvania?

• Salt Springs State Park
• Bushkill Falls

For some of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania, you’ll definitely want to visit the picturesque Salt Springs State Park, in Montrose, if you like waterfalls. It’s home to several waterfalls, which you’ll arrive at via the one-mile Fallbrook Trail . Although it’s not a state park, Bushkill Falls is also a must-visit destination for waterfall fans. Stroll along one of the trails that leads to eight flowing waterfalls. (There is an admission fee for Bushkill Falls, as it’s a private park.)

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Hear the roar of tumbling water, feel the cooling mist on your skin, and bask in the scenic beauty of the Pocono Mountains’ many waterfalls!

Wondrous waterfalls can be found at several of the region’s parks, recreation sites and scenic attractions, and most are easy to reach via hiking trails. From roadside cascades to Bushkill Falls , known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” the region is home to some truly stunning sights. Wind your way to waterfalls during self-guided tours at the following Pocono Mountains destinations. For spectacular must-see falls, read our blog .

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1. Bushkill Falls

2. Ricketts Glen State Park

3. Dingmans Falls

4. Raymondskill Falls

5. Cucumber Falls

6. Hawks Falls

7. Resica Falls Scout Reservation

8. Buttermilk Falls Natural Area

9. Tanner Falls

10. Hornsbeck Creek Falls

11. Slateford Creek Falls

12. Marshalls Falls

13. Settlers Cabin Park

14. Cole Run Falls

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4 of the Best Places for a Waterfall Tour in the Poconos

After enjoying a waterfall tour in the Poconos, return to Hawley for some much-deserved relaxation at Hawley Silk Mill. We’re home to some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in the region!

4 Places for a Fantastic Waterfall Tour

People from all over the world flock to the Poconos just to get a glimpse of our stunning waterfalls. No matter what time of year it may be, you’ll want to add a waterfall tour to your Poconos itinerary. Or better yet, why not add them all? Here are some guest favorites that you’ll want to consider!

Bushkill Falls

Also known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls is one of the Poconos’ most famous and beautiful attractions. After hiking deep into the woods, you’ll discover a series of 8 majestic cascades. There are several hiking trails to choose from and they cater to all skill levels. Aside from admiring the falls and embarking down the trails, you’ll also find a wide variety of family-friendly activities in the park including gem mining, paddle boating, mini-golf, and much more!

Buttermilk Falls

This 45-foot waterfall’s composition is unique from all other waterfalls in the region. Unlike most cascades, the layers of rock are made of sandstone and shale instead of more resistant stones. Buttermilk Falls is found in a 48-acre natural area that protects the unique plant and animal species of the Poconos. Therefore, most of the park is still left in its most natural state, granting visitors the opportunity to enjoy nature in its purest form.

Dingmans Falls

Towering at more than 130 feet, Dingmans Falls is the second highest waterfall in the state. The ledge spreads out across the entire rock face, causing the water to tumble in different directions. This creates a series of lovely cascades for you to see. The trail to the falls is open for hiking, birding, and nature trips and welcomes guests from May to September.

Raymondskill Falls

Raymondskill Falls is a three-tiered waterfall and also one of the tallest in Pennsylvania. In fact, if you were to add the length of all tiers together, it is just a few feet shorter than Niagara Falls! After a fairly brief and easy hike, you’ll be able to view the falls from two platforms! The upper viewing area provides a fantastic view of the upper pools and drops while the lower viewing area is the perfect place to take pictures of the falls.

Springtime Waterfall Tour

Visiting the Poconos this spring? The Settlers Inn and Ledges Hotel have put together a springtime waterfall tour itinerary just for you! The Spring Waterfall Tour Tour Lodging Package is the perfect way to experience all of the best nearby waterfalls while staying in accommodations that offer luxury and comfort during your Poconos getaway. Be sure to book today !  

Don’t Forget to Visit Hawley Silk Mill

Since its construction in 1880, Hawley Silk Mill has been an integral part of the Hawley community. Although its operation as a mill ended many years ago, it continues to attract visitors and locals as a lifestyle center! With a quaint coffee shop , unique shopping , an art gallery , and so much more, Hawley Silk Mill is truly a one-of-a-kind destination. It’s also a great place to meet and interact with locals and visitors just like you. Add Hawley Silk Mill to your Poconos “must do’s” and we look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Highlights of PENNSYLVANIA Waterfall Photography Workshop

• Very Small group of only 4
• Lots of one-on-one, hands-on instruction
• Beautiful scenery
• Possible birds and wildlife to photograph, too
• No added charge for single room (discount for shared room)
• Hotel rooms with kitchenettes for personal food prep

Description of PENNSYLVANIA Waterfall Photography Workshop

Pennsylvania’s Rickett’s Glen State Park has 24 waterfalls within the park and a host more in the surrounding area. Each season in Pennsylvania has its own opportunities and challenges whether they be snow and ice, spring wildflowers or autumn color. We will incorporate the spirit of the seasons into our learning process and images.

Capturing waterfalls, a continuously flowing subject, requires a delicate balance of the available light through proper use of aperture and shutter-speed. This workshop will show you how and when to use different shutter-speeds to convey your mood. The use of different lenses, aperture settings and other professional techniques will be discussed to help you create images to place on your wall, not in the waste basket.

WILDSIDE NATURE TOURS IS AN AUTHORIZED PERMITTEE OF RICKETTS GLEN STATE PARK

Length of tour, times shown are approximate and will vary with the time of year… spring or fall and daylight savings., day 1 – arrival and orientation.

3pm: Hotel Check-in 5pm: Meet for dinner 6pm: Instructional presentation and orientation to the area.

Day 2 – Our first Falls

6am: meet and get breakfast to go 6:30am: Visit first waterfall location (to be determined by weather conditions) 12pm: Lunch break – local delis available but best to do a box lunch to spend more time in the field. 1pm: Visit second waterfall location (to be determined by weather conditions) 5:30pm: Take out dinner to meet in hotel for evening discussion and instruction.

Day 3 – New Falls

6am: meet and get breakfast to go 6:30am: Visit first waterfall location (to be determined by weather conditions) 12pm: Lunch break – local delis available 1pm: Visit second waterfall location (to be determined by weather conditions) 5:30pm: Take out dinner to meet in hotel for evening discussion and instruction.

Sunday – Our Final Morning

6am: meet for breakfast to go 6:30am: Drive to nearby waterfalls 11am: Return to hotel for checkout and departure

Cost Details

Cost is $2,450 per person, based upon double occupancy, from Wilkes-Barre, PA (Airport code N/A. This trip ends in Wilkes-Barre, PA (Airport code N/A).

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If fewer than the minimum number of required participants are registered, we may still be able to run the trip by adding a small-group supplement fee, per person, determined by the number of participants registered.

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A $750 deposit per person is required to hold each space on this tour. Deposit may be made online by clicking the "Book Your Trip Now" button and using any credit card. If you prefer, you may call us at 888-875-9453 to pay by phone. You may also mail us a check, however, remember that all space is held on a first come-first served basis as deposits are received.

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For all land-based tours: full payment by check is due 120 days prior to the departure date.

For all boat-based adventure cruises of 7-days or longer: full payment by check is required 180 days prior to departure.

NOTE : If you prefer to use credit card for final payment, a 3% fee may be added to cover the credit card merchant fees we incur.

Accommodations

Host inn all suites.

Standard, good quality hotel. Every room is a suite with kitchenette.

Activity Level

Activity level rating:  3  (note: 1 is easy and 5 is difficult).

Short walks along rocky trails, sometimes slippery from rain or waterfall spray. We will be visiting multiple waterfalls, which of course means that there are hills involved!

Skill Level and Photo Equipment Recommendations

Skill level.

This workshop is open to all levels, although beginner to intermediate will most certainly benefit the most, we will help everyone take their photography to the next level.

Photography Gear Recommendations

The best camera is the one you have with you! That said, we will help you get great photos no matter what camera you use.

This Photo Workshop is geared toward those using DSLR or Mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses, here is what we recommend that you bring:

• Bring at least 2 camera bodies – to reduce changing lenses and just in case of accidental damage to one

Recommended Lenses for Birds & Wildlife

• 100-400mm (or equivalent)
• 24-105mm (or equivalent)
• 16-35mm (or equivalent – Optional but fun!)

Recommended Lenses for Macro (Bugs, Frogs, etc.)

• 100mm Macro is fine for general purpose macro photography
• 150mm Macro is best for small, quick moving subjects like frogs
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• Tripod for long exposures, big lenses and steady video
• Remote release to prevent camera shake
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The trip itinerary is developed many months ahead of time. Occasionally, despite our best planning, changes may occur during the trip, or we may be forced to alter our plans. Changes may occur because of weather, road conditions, safety concerns or other circumstances. In these situations, it is the leader(s) responsibility to carefully consider and implement appropriate alternatives. Any additional costs incurred because of changes will be the responsibility of each individual participant. Refunds will not be issued as a result of itinerary changes.

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10 PA Waterfalls You Can Stand Behind

There are hundreds of incredible waterfalls in Pennsylvania , but there are only a select few that you can walk behind. So, if you’ve always wanted to go behind the veil of a waterfall, these spots are for you.

Even better, these also represent some of the most beautiful waterfalls in PA, so not only can you go behind them, but you can also enjoy the incredible natural beauty of the state at the same time.

Here are my picks for the best waterfalls to stand behind in Pennsylvania.

Note: All of the PA waterfalls listed here are accessible to walk behind without swimming. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s always safe to do so. Please take current conditions into account, and be very careful as wet rocks can be very slippery. Go behind these waterfalls at your own risk.

Buttermilk Falls in Indiana County

Without a doubt, Buttermilk Falls in Indiana County, PA is the easiest and safest waterfall in PA to walk behind. That’s because in 2017 a bridge over the creek and a walkway that leads behind the falls were built.

This path leads under the veil and directly behind the falls, offering a great view of both the waterfall and the rock behind it. While this path undoubtedly takes away a bit from the natural beauty of this spot, it adds a ton of accessibility for those wanting to go behind a waterfall in Pennsylvania.

Even cooler, the land where Buttermilk Falls is located was once owned by the grandfather of TV’s Mister Rogers . A young Fred would often come to this property and enjoy this beautiful spot. Ruins of the cabins can be seen on the property.

Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park

Cucumber Falls is one of my favorite spots in western Pennsylvania and is a highlight of Ohiopyle State Park .

There are many great spots to explore around the base of Cucumber Falls ranging from spots for those that can’t walk very far to places for the adventurous. One such spot is the well-worn path that leads directly behind the waterfall.

Since Cucumber Falls is a plunge waterfall, the rock overhang that this 30-foot waterfall plunges from offers a great spot to head behind the veil.

The path behind the waterfall follows the cliff line along the edge of the hollow surrounding the falls and is quite large and is big enough for a lot of people to enjoy this area.

However, it’s worth noting that just because a well-worn trail leads back there, it is unofficial and a bit of scrambling is necessary to get behind the falls.

Round Island Run Falls in Sproul State Forest

Round Island Run is located in Sproul State Forest in Clinton County, PA, and is one of the most isolated and most beautiful waterfalls in PA . However, those that make the adventurous trip to get there are rewarded with an incredibly beautiful waterfall that you can go behind.

Round Island Run Falls is also known as Three Falls because of the three drops that the waterfall makes. One of these drops, the uppermost one, flows over an overhang that you can go behind.

At roughly 6-feet in height, this overhang is tall enough for most people to stand underneath and enjoy the incredible view looking out over the stream and the beautiful forest that surrounds the waterfall.

Note that of the waterfalls listed in this article, this is probably the most treacherous to go behind, so it’s best to just hang out on the edge of the overhang should you opt to visit the area.

Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County

Located in Beaver County, Buttermilk Falls , also known as Homewood Falls, is a beautiful and easily accessible waterfall for those that want to stand behind a waterfall in PA.

A five-minute hike through an abandoned quarry will bring you to the base of this beautiful waterfall. It plunges approximately 20 feet over a large overhang, and there is a fairly large area behind the falls that you can walk under.

If you want and easy-to-walk-behind a waterfall, but want it to look more natural than the other Buttermilk Falls mentioned above, this is probably your best bet as the land around the hollow is relatively flat.

Of course, as stated before, use extreme caution as wet rocks can be very slippery.

B Reynolds Falls in Ricketts Glen State Park

Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most popular destinations for waterfall lovers and his home to more than two dozen great waterfalls.

One of the waterfalls in the Glen Leigh section of the park is B Reynolds Falls. While this is not one of the largest or most impressive waterfalls in the park, it’s the only one you can easily go behind.

The Falls Trail leads directly to the side of the waterfall, and within a few steps, you can be under an overhang behind the veil of the falls.

This spot is even cooler in the winter when the waterfall is completely frozen, creating an incredible ice cave behind the falls.

Frankfort Mineral Springs Falls in Raccoon Creek State Park

Frankfort Mineral Spring Falls might be the smallest waterfall on this list, but that doesn’t make this spot in western PA’s Raccoon Creek State Park any less fantastic to visit.

This waterfall is at the end of a short trail and is located next to a spring that was once the focal point of a health resort in the mid-19th century.

Today, visitors check out this spot for its great natural beauty and the chance to go behind the veil of this 8-10 foot waterfall, which is relatively easy to do.

While there, make sure to take note of the spring coming out of the rocks to the right of the waterfall and the ruins of the abandoned resort.

Adams Falls in Linn Fun State Park

Adams Falls is located within Linn State State Park in the Laurel Highlands.

Of all the waterfalls on this list, this one is the most seasonal, so if you want to see if flowing well, you’ll definitely want to head here in the springtime or after a lot of rain.

This 15-foot waterfall plunges off of a ledge a short distance upstream of Raccoon Creek. There is a small cave behind the waterfall where you can get a peek behind the veil of this beautiful waterfall.

Cave Falls in Jim Thorpe

While the main trail up Glen Onoko near Jim Thorpe is sadly closed for now, there are still trails that you can legally use to access the third waterfall at the top of the glen.

Known as Cave Falls, this is the smallest of the three waterfalls in the glen but does feature an impressive overhang that creates a small cave behind the waterfall.

This cave isn’t overly deep, but is rather wide, as is the waterfall that flows over it. It might be a bit challenging to get in here without getting wet during times of higher water, but it’s a nice spot to check out if you want to go behind a waterfall in eastern PA.

Kildoo Falls in McConnells Mill State Park

McConnells Mill State Park is one of western PA’s most beautiful parks and is home to several waterfalls. However, of these waterfalls, there is only one you can go behind: Kildoo Falls .

Kildoo Falls is located just below Kildoo Bridge near McConnell’s Mill Covered Bridge . While it’s only about 12 feet tall and only flows well after a lot of rain, this is still a great spot to check out if you are exploring the park and want to go behind a waterfall.

It’s also a rather unique waterfall since there are typically two distinct streams of water flowing over its crest.

The area behind Kildoo Falls isn’t overly large but is definitely big enough for a person or two to check out. Just make sure to stay away from the top of the falls as its very slippery and a few people have fallen off over the years.

Great Passage Falls

Great Passage Falls is located along the popular Great Allegheny Passage trail near Connellsville, PA. Of all the waterfalls on this list, this is probably the least known, even if there are many that bike this trail throughout the year.

Great Passage Falls is 12-15 feet tall and plunges off a rockface about 100 feet from the rail trail. While I’ve only visited in the spring, I’d guess that this waterfall is fairly seasonal since the stream doesn’t have a name and doesn’t appear on Google Maps.

From the rail trail, a short trail heads to the base of the waterfall and to the area behind it for those that want to go behind this Pennsylvania waterfall.

Do you know of other waterfalls you can go behind in PA? Let us know in the comments below.

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Stoney Creek flows into the Lehigh River 4 miles Below Rockport 8 miles above Glen Onoko. Scrambling up the creek, just past the Rail Road, you will find a very nice cave style falls. However the Creek is on the opposite side from the bike trail. There are ways to get there by foot, but the best way is by boat. Unless you are a serious boater, you would need help getting there. Commercial raft trips do not stop there normally. You might be able to arrange a small private trip during the week, but there is no guarantee of water on a weekday, likely in May though

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