Raymondskill Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 150 ft high | Pennsylvania
0.3 mi loop
Raymondskill Falls Hike at a Glance
The Raymondskill Falls hike via the Raymondskill Creek Trail is 0.3 mi loop.
| Falls height | About 150 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Raymondskill Creek Trail |
| Distance | 0.3 mi loop |
Your time: about 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 60 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.3 mi distance for this hike is verified (home.nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Raymondskill Falls
Raymondskill Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania, about 150 feet high, on land managed by Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NPS). Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Raymondskill Creek Trail: 0.3 miles as a loop, from Raymondskill Road lots (upper and lower). Distance from home.nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Pets are not permitted on the trail. (home.nps.gov)
- The Raymondskill Falls upper parking lot is closed from early January to mid-April. (home.nps.gov)
- Swimming is prohibited. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NPS) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Raymondskill Falls?
The Raymondskill Creek Trail to Raymondskill Falls is 0.3 miles as a loop.
Where does the Raymondskill Falls hike start?
It starts from Raymondskill Road lots (upper and lower).
How tall is Raymondskill Falls?
Raymondskill Falls is about 150 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Raymondskill Falls trail?
Pets are not permitted on the trail.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Raymondskill Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- home.nps.gov
- Distance
- home.nps.gov
- Falls height
- en.wikipedia.org
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Raymondskill Falls.