Raymondskill Falls

Located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Raymondskill Falls stands roughly 150 feet tall and gets its water from Raymonds Kill. In terms of height and water flow, this three-tiered waterfall is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Pennsylvania — it’s also the largest in the state. If you add the drops from each tier together, the waterfall is only a few feet shorter than Niagara Falls.

Raymondskill Falls is a series of three cascading waterfalls located on Raymondskill Creek. It has two viewing platforms: one near the head of the falls and one at a large step that divides the upper two drops from the lower. The leading to the top of the falls is dramatic as the water cuts through the escarpment. Find the trail to Hackers Falls, another impressive sight, just across the street from the parking lot.

Make sure you take a moment on your way to the falls to check out the hemlock canopy, which contains some of the park’s oldest trees.

The Raymondskill Falls Trail is 0.3 miles in length with an elevation change of 178 feet and is ranked easy-moderate for walking. While the trail is short, it is fairly steep and uneven. There are two viewing platforms available for you to take pictures and soak in the beauty of the falls. The lower platform provides a perfect full view of the waterfall, and the top platform is a great spot to see the upper pools. A spur off the main trails provides a quarter-mile, one-way walk to Raymondskill Creek (this trail does not lead to the bottom of the falls).

The falls is located off of Raymondskill Falls Road, which branches off from Route 209 about 3 miles south of Milford. The parking area and trails are maintained by the National Park Service, which ensures that they are generally in very good condition.

Visitors should keep in mind that Raymondskill Falls is part of the Dingmans Falls Visitors Center and abides by their operating dates. You can get info and a go that-away map there.

Tips: Wear comfortable shoes. Don’t bring a stroller; get a backpack harness for your infant. The bathroom area is actually a “pit bathroom”, or outhouse. No dogs allowed on this one. Best to come early on the weekends to avoid the crowds. Might be a little rough for seniors with mobility problems.

Last, but not least, we highly recommend you make a stop at The Village Diner in Milford (8 miles away) a part of your day.