I have been coming here for years and it has always been so beautiful. I love morning hikes. Seeing the water falls and hiking through the trails is so picturesque. It's a great cardio workout. We climb up trail stairs and down. We go up some hills and down. It really depends on the direction you decide to take. Fall is my favorite time of year to come here when the weather is a bit cooler and there is not as much people around. The trails in this this park is very clearly marked and you can see trails that were created by the parks department plus some that were created by people who wanted to adventure off the regular trails. There are some very very small caves if you look around hard enough. I see them take a quick peek and I am on my way. I am not that adventurous, lol. This is definitely a fantastic place to visit if you are in the area. Just a couple of things to remember. Bug spray is your friend. Spray yourself, ticks are not fun and also be careful when running your hands on the wooden handrails because there may be splinters. I now take tweezers with me just in case splinters or ticks but this park is still a fantastic place to visit. read more

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Really beautiful site, but it was hard to find. The address in the tour book took us to a closed, private road, and it's a windy two lane road with no shoulder, so it was also hard to find a place to turn around. There is a bit of a pull off area, and there is a restroom, but when I went off season (warm but not declared in season) it was locked. So mileage may vary on its usefulness. Luckily, if your eagle eyes spot the pullover parking lot, the falls are a pretty short walk. I recommend taking the path to the right to the top of the falls so you can then move down the steep incline instead of going up. The view from the bottom is very pretty. It's a good view and only needs like 20 minutes tops of your time. It was quite doable for my senior mother, but some parts were very slow moving. She enjoyed it, so it does still work for beginners as long as it's not been raining. Would recommend stopping by if you like seeing waterfalls. It's the tallest in the state and very scenic. read more

Raymondskill Falls - Hiking Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

After a week of downpours we headed up to the Poconos to chase some waterfalls. Raymondskill was full of fury exploding over the weir like it had somewhere to be. The mist expanded well over the entire overlook of the middle falls where it swirled and danced almost to the top falls overlook. We parked in the bottom lot and took a light hike to the middle falls overlook - there were steps to the top overlook but my arthritic knee would not allow it so we drove up to the top parking lot and took another easy "hike" to the crest and I am glad we did. Photos don't do justice to the majesty of this natural wonder. The trails are friendly even to the weary and wobbly like me! Easily traversable but could be slippery in bad weather. The complete hike is only about a mile but you can still get a great view at the middle falls platform at roughly 1/2 mile in and out. Majestic & magical Raymonskill is glorious, but after the rain is a thunderous wonder and truly something to behold read more

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What a natural gem. Quiet, short and long trails that get you away mentally into a peaceful journey. There were not a lot of people, folks that were there were very respectful of their surroundings. Highly recommend for novice to expert trekkers. Beware of bears fyi. Parking available, as well as restrooms. read more

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Nice easy hike to some waterfalls. It was a great diversion during a long drive and it was a popular destination while we were there. Fun stop!! read more

Located right around Milford PA, this place is a find. The falls themselves are excellent. Apart from Bushkill, one of the best I found. The other nice thing about this place is the hiking. We hiked for almost 4 miles, and we didn't even scratch the surface. There are three awesome lookouts where you can see all three states (PA, NY, and NJ). Funny thing....it was hunting season, so looking down from the outlooks, we could see all these orange hunters walking through the woods. Definitely coming back here to do more hiking. read more

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Raymondskill Falls is located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area. Although this is a three-tier waterfall it is considered tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. There are several trails you can take to view the falls. Only the one that leads to the bottom is dog friendly and you will need to walk off trail to actually see the falls. All the trails are very easy for anyone in mildly decent shape. Parking here is very limited. Definitely try to avoid peak times. These may be the tallest falls in PA but they are certainly far less impressive than other falls in the area. read more

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When traveling from New Jersey to PA over the Dingman's Ferry Bridge make a right at the first light and the Raymondskill Falls is 4 miles up Route 209. Look for Raymondskill Road which will be on your left and follow the windy road up the mountain until you reach the trailhead entrance on your left to the falls. The falls has an elevation change of 178'. It is three-tiered with wooden viewing platforms. The descent to the upper tier is only 3/10ths of a mile but it steep with uneven ground. From the upper tier a trail will take you to the middle tier viewing platform. I thought the middle tier was the a gorgeous view. To view the bottom tier drive down the mountain and look for the Raymondskill Creek Trail. At the trailhead you will find a brick building with clean bathrooms. There is no fee to use the restrooms. The parking areas are small and during the peak of the season they fill up fast. Parking is not permitted on the side of the road and once you travel the Raymondskill Road, you will know why. read more

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Minimal effort for a big payoff to enjoy the view of the three-tiered Raymondskill Falls! Well maintained trail (0.4 mile loop) with a lot of stone steps -- but railings in all of the steep parts made it easier. There were platforms at two of the levels for viewing and picture taking. Was able to see all 3 tiers in late July. You can park at either the Hackers trailhead parking lot (go straight onto trail; don't cross road) or the Raymondskill parking lot a bit further up the windy road. The only downside of our recent visit was that the 3 port-a-potties at the latter parking lot were very stinky. read more

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I came here with my friends for the sole purpose of doing a little morning hike near the Poconos. Little did we know, this is apparently the tallest waterfall in PA... We were pleasantly surprised by what awaited us (a 3 tier waterfall). PARKING/BATHROOM First we arrived to the parking area. It's quite spacious and not many people came to this waterfall, so theres enough space to park. We took our quick bathroom break there as well. (FYI, the toilet is just a hole and doesn't flush & there are caterpillar-like critters around.) With that part over with, we made our way to the actual trail. UPPER FALLS We followed the trail which lead us to the stairs up to the upper section of falls. It's small wide waterfall. Of course it's cool, but a lot awaits you as you go further down, so don't spend all your time there. MIDDLE FALLS Next, we went down to the middle tier of the falls. A lot more people congregate here to take pictures. Of course, it's a great view. But from experience, the highlight of this fall is the lower falls. I understand that many people won't and do not venture down the unmarked trails, but I do recommend it to those a bit more adventurous and looking for the best view. LOWER FALLS As I stated, the trail to the lower falls is not marked, but you can easily tell that a lot of people had gone down. It is wide and open enough to know that it's the trail downwards to the lower falls. At the very end of the trail, it gets quite narrow/slippery. You are literally walking down rocks. I found my hiking shoes to be very helpful, but even for me, I had to be very careful. Once I made it down, it was incredible! Seeing the waterfall up close was refreshing and honestly, the highlight of my day. Just be careful not to step too close to those wet rocks or you will fall in, but otherwise, it's so amazing here! And you get the best/unique pictures here, so it's all worth it. read more

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A beautiful spot within the National Park Service - Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area. Approximately 3 miles South of Milford Borough, PA, the Raymondskill Falls are too good to miss. Both trailheads (lower and upper) are unpaved and limited for parking at peak times. The lower trail leads to the bottom of the falls, while the upper will take you to a perch at the top of the falls. While both trails are generally inclined downward getting to the falls, it's all uphill on the way back. There is a restroom at the upper parking area with signage and maps about the area. read more

Raymondskill Falls - At Raymondskill Falls - Hiking Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

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So this is the home of the tallest waterfall in PA. So tall in fact that supposedly it's only a few feet shorter than Niagara Falls. OK, now before you think WTF, which is what I thought when I read that on the NPS website, know that there is a bit of a catch here. The catch of course is that while Niagara's height is measured as one continuous amount, Raymondskill Falls are just that, three individual falls which for whatever reason the NPS considers/measure as one. Don't let that little bit of magic math dissuade you from coming here because it is still a beautiful area and there are many more opportunities for exploring other waterfalls and endless amounts of hiking. The main parking lot (Hackers Trailhead) is on the small side but it does have a map of a few of the trails plus some restrooms and if you go down Raymondskill Road a little bit there is a smaller lot which is a great place to get parked in especially if you come here on a weekend. If you are looking for more hiking opportunities in the immediate vicinity of Raymondskill Falls, the National Park Service maintains several miles of trails nearby, which can be found on their website. www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/upload/mapCLIFFPARK.pdf We've done the Cliff Trail, Logger Path, Hackers Trail, Tri State Overlook and Minisink Overlook. While the trails are overall well maintained by the NPS there are parts of some especially near the falls that are slippery when wet (no, there is no Bon Jovi trail) or that have some steep elevation so handle with care. Like Cathy C. said, come on a weekday if possible, laying off especially holiday weekends in summer as the crowds get overwhelming, but the falls, trails and area are amazing and are well worth the short trip off of 209 if you're in the area. read more

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Raymondskill Falls is great, there are a handful of trails and it is a very quick 'hike' to the falls. I only did the shortest hike and it took maybe 10 minutes. You get a great view of the falls and the trail is very clean. There are viewing areas from the base of the falls and from the top. There really isn't much more to say. I went on a Sunday afternoon and parking wasn't bad at all. There are 'bathrooms' but they're more like glorified Port-A-Potties; there isn't running water but they do have a hand sanitizer dispenser. The best part? It's all completely free! read more

Beautiful view!! The log railings and stairs were nicely made. It was really cool to see these falls in the winter with the icicles. It required more caution for the stairs and hike part, but it was very doable. read more

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This spot seems to be one of the few accessible during the winter months. After failing to enter multiple parks on a quest to hike in February, the hubby and I eventually stumbled upon this serene gem during our mini-moon and used it as a backdrop to take photos with our new DSLR camera. The hike to the waterfall was very short and rocky but that was to be expected. It was a great introduction to the Pocono Park region. read more

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The trails are hilly, as should be expected for those included to view nature, and very busy on the weekends but a very beautiful place to visit. read more

This is definitely my favorite local falls. There are a few different paths you can take that take you to different parts. If you go far left you'll be at the bottom where there's a small river. To the right you will end up at the top of the waterfall from the upper parking lot or if you go right from the lower parking lot you'll get right to the base of the waterfall. The hike isn't too bad going down but it can be tiring going up if you aren't in good shape. It's not a long hike at all though. The falls are gorgeous and within the last few years they redid the standing areas at the top and base of the falls which looks really nice. On the weekends it's pretty crowded and it can be hard to find parking but if you go on a weekday you're more likely to get an easy parking spot. Also, if you come while it's sunny there's a good chance you'll find a rainbow at the bottom of the falls which is pretty cool! read more

Raymondskill Falls - Hiking Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

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Amazing waterfalls. 1) This waterfalls is giant. 2) The park is completely free! 3) There is enough parking. 4) The falls has three section: Lower, Middle (which is the biggest section), and Upper (which is unmarked, but easily accessible). 5) Dingmans Falls Visitors Center (with Dingmans Falls and Silver Thread Falls), as well as George W. Childs Park (with 3 waterfalls) is also nearby. read more

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If you ever find yourself in the Delaware Water Gap area, this is a don't miss. (Better yet, put this on your bucket list.) Make sure to take both the path to the left side of the parking area and not just the more commonly travelled one to the right side to get the full experience. The trail is steep, but very well maintained. read more

Love these falls so much!!! Absolutely beautiful and FREE! The parking was easy and there is a bathroom. The trail to the view point was short and pretty easy! Ok for anyone who can handle stairs. There are also many unmarked side trails that take you to the Upper Falls and down to the creak. These are short but very steep . My kids needed to climb up using their hands .. but very fun!! read more

Raymondskill Falls - Hiking Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

Raymondskill Falls are a hidden gem off Route 209 a few miles south of Milford PA. Definitely worth the stop, but be prepared for the fairly short but challenging hike from the parking lot to the view of the falls. Rest rooms are available and located near the main parking lot. The main lot is on the small side and can fill up on weekends during the summer months. There is another even smaller lot which joins up with an alternate path down to the falls. No restroom located there, though. I live locally, and suggest visiting on a weekday when the site is not as busy with tourists. The falls are simply breathtaking! read more

Raymondskill Falls - Hiking Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

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We were in town visiting friends in Stroudsburg last weekend and took advantage of the unseasonable warm weather to cross this falls off our bucket list. When we got to the "park" we initially drove past the main parking area up to just before the bridge and parked off to the side and hiked down the side of the mountain because I heard falls and were treated to a smaller upper falls that appeared to be relatively secluded and not heavily hiked judging from the lack of trails. After taking a few photos we ventured down to the main area and lucked out to score a parking spot as a car was just pulling out (sheer luck as this place was pretty packed on Saturday). The trails are clearly marked and each leads to a different vantage point. We went with the middle trail that led to the mid point in the falls and provided awesome photo ops. There is also an upper viewing area that has steps leading up to it and another trail that I'll assume leads to the very bottom of the falls but since hubby and I were battling a cold we just weren't up for the additional hiking but we will definitely be sure to check it out on our next visit. I would consider the middle trail easy to moderate due to having to trek back uphill but certainly easy enough for all skill levels. The trails are blocked with fencing to protect the natural area but I feel it takes away from the goal as it makes it feel institutional and cage like, not at all like you're hiking through an amazing wooded wonderland. It clearly states online that dogs are not allowed so we left our golden back in our hotel room but upon arriving we saw many people hiking with their pets so I guess it just depends on the season and if there are rangers watching. read more

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Very nice waterfall. The walk is short but be sure to have good shoes for this one. It is not an easy flat walk like Dingmans.

Nice Falls. I suggest for locals to not go so much in the summer because it gets crowded and is full of tourists from NJ and NY. But in Fall it is gorgeous too. read more

It is a falls that is tucked away so much if you blink as you are driving, you might miss it. If you want to go to a falls that most do not know about this falls is it. Rocks, water, and a medium falls. There are others nearby that are more impressive but I do not hate this one. It is used for swimming a lot but since I do not swim in water that is not heated I never swam in here. read more

Beautiful falls with just a short hike. Would definitely recommend it to friends stopping in Milford to check out.

This place is magical! I felt like Pocahontas sitting alongside the streams. Absolutely worth getting lost trying to find this place driving down the winding PA roads. Make sure you are wearing hiking boots or sneakers with grips! I wasn't wearing the proper shoes and slipped a couple times walking on the trails. Definitely a MUST SEE and a great workout! read more

Raymondskill Falls - Just around the river bend... - Hiking Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's highest waterfalls, Raymondskill Falls is my favorite spot to visit or take friends in any season. The park (NPS) has recently renovated the viewing platforms and the trails to both the middle and upper views are well maintained. I highly recommend making your way to the northern end of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to check out these falls. Afterward you can extend your visit with a hike along the Cliff Trail and/or Hackers Falls. read more

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Wonderful place to hike and enjoy the beauty of nature. Pack a lunch and bring a blanket to chill down by the river here. You'll love your visit. read more

Pretty nice area. A little slippery, and be careful if you go off the trail (definitely worth it if you're a photographer. One off-trail takes you straight down to the waterfall.) read more

Our favorite local spot. They've just renovated the two 'look outs' so seeing the falls has never been easier or more safe for small children. It's a great QUICK stop if you want to squeeze in a little hike while on your way somewhere else. Also, there is a great, clean composting toilet which is very convenient to the trail heads and parking area. read more

This is a great stop if you want to see the biggest waterfall in the Delaware Water Gap region. Trails are very well laid out. No visitors center, but there are restrooms available the parking lot area. This park is a super-short drive from Rt 209 and totally worth the time to stop for 20-30 min to do the hike and see the falls. This is not an easy walk for those with mobility problems, because the trains are rock and steep. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. read more

This is a great hike to a beautiful spot. There is plenty of free parking. The hike can be steep in some areas so wear good footwear and keep your kids close. read more