Tumbling Waters Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 20 ft high | Pennsylvania
2.8 mi loop
Tumbling Waters Falls Hike at a Glance
The Tumbling Waters Falls hike via the Tumbling Waters Trail is 2.8 mi loop.
| Falls height | About 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 690 ft |
| Trail | Tumbling Waters Trail |
| Distance | 2.8 mi loop |
Your time: about 55 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 10 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 530 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 2.8 mi distance for this hike is verified (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 Tumbling Waters Falls
Tumbling Waters Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania, about 20 feet high, on land managed by Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Its height is from uncoveringpa.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Tumbling Waters Trail: 2.8 miles as a loop, from Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Swimming and wading are not permitted within 50 feet upstream or downstream of a waterfall or in the waterfall itself. (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 for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Tumbling Waters Falls?
The Tumbling Waters Trail to Tumbling Waters Falls is 2.8 miles as a loop.
Where does the Tumbling Waters Falls hike start?
It starts from Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
How tall is Tumbling Waters Falls?
Tumbling Waters Falls is about 20 feet high.
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 Tumbling Waters Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- uncoveringpa.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Tumbling Waters Falls.