A steep, uneven trail leading to Pennsylvania's tallest waterfall (a three-tiered cascade) with wooden platforms, no dogs or swimming allowed.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Raymondskill Falls is celebrated as Pennsylvania’s tallest waterfall, though NPS does not publish a single official height figure for this three-tiered cascade system. The trail spans approximately a third of a mile and leads to wooden viewing platforms positioned for close-up waterfall perspectives.
The hike itself is steep and uneven, requiring careful footing. No dogs are permitted on the trail, and swimming or wading within 50 feet of the falls is prohibited. The trail remains open and accessible as of 2025, with no major closure alerts reported by NPS.
There is no entrance fee to access Raymondskill Falls or Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in this location. The difficulty and waterfall’s height make it a rewarding destination for experienced day hikers seeking one of the region’s most impressive cascades.
Spring through fall when weather permits; the uneven terrain is best hiked in clear, dry conditions.
30–45 minutes
Not ADA accessible; terrain is steep and uneven.
Dogs are in your party, you want to swim or wade, you need full accessibility, or you're uncomfortable on steep, uneven terrain.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
No — the managing agency's page states swimming/wading is not permitted here, often for safety reasons (current, rockfall, or cold water).
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NPS 'Raymondskill Falls' place page, checked Sept 2026 (raw page text verified directly): NPS calls it 'the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania' but does not publish one official exact height figure on this page (three-tiered cascade); trail is 'a third of a mile' with wooden viewing platforms, terrain 'steep' and 'uneven'. Pets not permitted; swimming/wading prohibited within 50 ft of waterfalls per NPS. No entrance fee (DEWA has no general entrance fee; expanded amenity fees apply only at separate swim/picnic/boat-launch sites, not here). NPS news confirms Raymondskill Falls Trail is NOT part of the Raymondskill Creek drainage closure area — trail open as of 2025 NPS notice. No current closure found.
Checked September 2026.