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The Ultimate Pennsylvania Waterfall Road Trip Will Take You To 7 Scenic Spots In The State

It’s never a bad time for hiking, whether we’re blinking and stretching from our winter hibernation or melting our way through the summer months. It’s just a proven fact: the great outdoors will beckon. If you’re looking to indulge in some of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania, keep in mind that spring is the best time to view waterfalls. The melting ice and snow causes their beauty to reach peak impressiveness.

Here’s a great road trip to take in Eastern Pennsylvania that will showcase some of the most beautiful waterfalls our state has to offer. The loop will take about 6 hours to drive, though if you have less time to spare, you can always cut a few points out of the route. Our itinerary begins at Glen Onoko Falls and travels in a loop northwest to Ricketts Glen. Here is the Google Maps link for you to follow, or adjust at your leisure. Read on to find out more about each location along this waterfall road trip in Pennsylvania.

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Google Maps 1. Glen Onoko Falls Alexa Graham - Flickr EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the dangerous nature of this trail and area, this hike has been closed by the state. Please obey this closure and check out the other sites on the road trip instead.



We're starting our trip at one of the more difficult locations to hike: Glen Onoko Falls, located near Weatherly. The path is gorgeous, but steep, so be careful! You'll see multiple waterfalls as you ascend the mountain. You'll be hiking a 4.1 mile loop that's open from March until November; so if you do this road trip and include this stop, we recommend waiting for spring or summer. 2. Ganoga Falls at Ricketts Glen State Park Colin Gallagher/ Flickr Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the best parks to visit in the entire state, thanks to its beautiful trails and many gorgeous waterfalls. There are 22 waterfalls here, including the gorgeous Ganoga Falls (pictured above). Ganoga Falls is the tallest waterfall at Ricketts Glen, coming in at 94 feet tall. 3. Bowman Hollow Falls Mike Servedio / Instgram Bowman Hollow Falls is a hidden waterfalls in the town of Forkston. You can see the waterfall from above, or you can hike to the bottom; if you decide to hike the descent, be careful, as the trek can be a bit precarious. 4. Osterhout Falls Raymond Chippa/ Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau/ Facebook Osterhout Falls is visible from the road, if you're traveling east-bound! Your biggest challenge will be finding a spot to park, and to safely view the falls. It may be best to let your passengers simply admire this fall as you drive past. 5. Nay Aug Falls BuLLNJ5 - TripAdvisor Nay Aug Falls is a beautiful, quick stop on our trip. The trail from your car to the fall and back is only half a mile long, and do-able for hikers of all experience levels. Nay Aug Park has other amenities, such as playgrounds and covered bridges, so it might be a great place to take a break for a picnic lunch or to let your kids play. 6. Bushkill Falls Ravi Shah/ Flickr Chances are that you've heard of Bushkill Falls, which are lovingly referred to as the Niagara of Pennsylvania. It is the only location on our itinerary that will require you to pay an entrance fee; but the eight magnificent falls that you'll see are totally worth it. The trail is super easy too, thanks to the wooden boardwalks and steps built for visitors. The park opens on April 4, so this is one to put on the calendar. 7. Slateford Creek Waterfalls Nicholas A. Tonellli / Flickr Slateford Creek is located only a few miles from Stroudsburg, and is home to numerous waterfalls. This particular location is one of the best kept secrets of the Delware Water Gap and totally worth a visit. You'll find three waterfalls along this hike; one of them is easier to access, while the other two require a more treacherous hike.

Tag someone below who would love this adventure along a waterfall road trip in Pennsylvania– and of course, this barely scratches the surface of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania. Any others that you would suggest?

And if you’d like to chase waterfalls this winter, check out these incredible frozen waterfalls in Pennsylvania.