Curated Trails
Best Waterfall Hikes in PA
From the 21 cascades of Ricketts Glen to the roaring Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania is home to some of the best waterfall hiking on the East Coast. Here are our top picks for hikes with waterfalls.
Waterfall Trail Guides
Bushkill Falls: $22 & 1,267 Stairs (Which Trail?)
Four trails, eight waterfalls, one admission. Here's which trail to do (and how to avoid the crowds).
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Cucumber Falls: The Instagram Stop vs. The Actual Hike
0.2 miles or 2.8 miles? Here's how to see the falls, walk behind them, and avoid the parking chaos.
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Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen: The Photographer's Playbook
Counter-clockwise route, photography tips, and the 3.2-mile shortcut. Here's how to hike the Falls Trail.
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Glen Onoko Falls: PA's Most Famous Closed Trail
Closed since 2019. Here's why, what the fines are, and what the alternatives are (Overlook Trail, D&L Trail).
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Hawk Falls Trail: Short, Sweet, and Slammed
1.2 miles, rhododendron tunnels, and a 25-foot waterfall. Here's the parking strategy and swimming rules.
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Turkey Path: Down is Easy, Up is Hell
800 feet down into the PA Grand Canyon is easy. The climb back is brutal. Here's what to expect on the Turkey Path.
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