Raymondskill Falls, Waterfall in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pennsylvania, US
Raymondskill Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall in Pike County, Pennsylvania, set within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The water drops in three separate stages down a wooded hillside, gathering briefly at each level before continuing downward.
The land around the falls came under federal protection in the 1960s when Congress established the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Before that, the surrounding land had seen logging and farming, which had altered much of the original forest cover.
The falls are a popular destination for hikers and families from the wider region, who come to experience the sound and movement of falling water in a forest setting. Each of the three levels offers a place to stop, look, and listen at close range.
The falls are reached by foot from nearby parking areas, following a trail that passes each of the three levels. The path can be slippery after rain, so solid footwear is strongly recommended before you start.
Despite being among the tallest waterfalls in Pennsylvania, the site draws far fewer visitors than comparable natural landmarks in the state, which keeps the trail relatively uncrowded. The way light filters through the tree canopy changes noticeably from morning to afternoon, giving each visit a different feel.
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