Short and sweet makes for the perfect hike. When you add jaw-dropping views of the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, it really doesn't get any better, does it? Even if you're not a hiker, you'll definitely want to follow Raymondskill Creek Trail, an easy loop trail, that promises some of the prettiest views you'll see in Pennsylvania.
Tucked in the Delaware Water Gap, Raymondskill Falls earns bragging rights as the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, cascading down a spectacular 150 feet.
You only have to follow a short .03-mile trail, Raymondskill Creek Trail, to reach the jaw-dropping natural wonder. Start your hike with a sit-down and photos at the beginning of the trail (pictured below).
While Raymondskill Creek Trail is certainly short and sweet, it does have some rough spots, so be prepared. You'll walk along a gravel path and...
Up and down a stone staircase, which can present an issue for some. (Climbs can be steep.) Other than that, the trail is considered easy for hikers of all ages and all skill levels.
Chances are you're going to hear the gushing of the huge waterfall before it first comes into sight. Raymondskill Falls is actually a...
Three-tiered waterfall. If you add all three tiers together, the waterfall would be only slightly shorter than Niagara Falls.
You can view the falls from two viewing areas - one at the top of the waterfall, which offers gorgeous views and...
A viewing area at the lower falls. Unfortunately, the trail does not take you to the bottom of the falls.
While it may seem tempting to swim in the pool into which Raymondskill Falls drops, swimming within "50 feet upstream of a waterfall" is prohibited in Pennsylvania. Swimming in a waterfall is also not allowed.
Find more information about Raymondskill Creek Trail on the official website of The National Park Service.
Have you been to the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania? What did you think of it? Let us know in the comments! If you're a fan of waterfalls and hiking, here are 10 waterfall hikes in Pennsylvania that belong on your bucket list.
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