Raymondskill Falls at 178 feet is the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. Located in the state’s north-east corner where the Delaware River separates the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania from the Catskill Mountains in New York and the Kittatinny Mountains in New Jersey, Raymondskill Falls is in a mountainous region not far from the picturesque town of Milford which, because of its charming main street lined with quaint shops, restaurants, and historical buildings, is frequently cited as one the best small towns in America.

Brief Hike

The hike to the falls is brief. Completing the half mile, 16-minute loop takes the visitor to the top and bottom of the falls along a well-defined and well-maintained path complete with wooden guardrails that keep the visitor away from the steep drops below.

There’s brick-and-mortar restroom, too, at the amply-appropriated parking lot.

All for free.

Expect Crowds

If all this sounds inviting that you want to visit, then it’s going to be likely that so would many others, too. Indeed, the trail can be busy, especially on weekends. And, when compared to other waterfalls where the trails are largely undisturbed except for the paths formed by the footsteps of hikers past, a visit to Raymondskill Falls could have the feel of a crowded theme park instead of the quiet trip in Nature you were expecting.

An Escape

Fortunately, there is an escape from all this. An optional out-and-back at just under one mile total takes you down to Raymondskill Creek for some peace and quiet, with two additional waterfalls along the way, away from the crowds at Raymondskill Falls for some time alone communing with Mother Nature.