Bushkill Falls — Attraction in Lehman Township

High in the uplands of the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania lies a hidden gem the locals like to refer to as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania”. These majestic waterfalls plunge over the edge of a 100-foot cliff to a deep pool at the bottom, banked by ferns, mosses, and wild flowers. The creek then drops another seventy feet through a long and spectacular gorge strewn with gigantic boulders surround by trails and bridges that welcome splendid views. We were not disappointed in the welcoming surroundings of Bushkill Falls Pennsylvania.

Of note, I have some off balance and equilibrium issues, so the falls trek was a little shaky for me and my father-in-law doesn’t particularly care for heights, so he couldn’t go beyond the entrance cliff. That said, if you have any type of balance issues or fear of heights, it is recommended that you be cautious in the falls or reconsider your options.

The good news is that I was able to make it quite a ways down and for the most part, you can get some pretty descent views and photos from all different paths and angles, so you don’t really have to go far. The views are absolutely breathtaking, but as you can see in the video, I almost tripped while holding my camera, so make sure you aren’t as clumsy and absent minded as I am.

There are actually two separate trails for Bushkill Falls, one for a more casual sight seer and the other for the more advanced hiker, which makes this even more enjoyable for every outdoor fanatic from families to the hardcore climbers. Be sure to tell them which trail you want to take, prices will differ and so does the length of time on the walk. There are also great spots to sit and relax, a store, and some picnic areas. The ticket prices are rather steep for a family, but as a tourist attraction and wildlife preservation, it’s not surprising.

We enjoyed this little walk and it was a beautiful day to take in the sights and sounds of Bushkill Falls. This is definitely a recommended stop if you're ever in Pennsylvania. I would recommend checking the weather beforehand and prepping for a trek with a good pair of shoes, extra clothing layers, and a backpack with your necessities. Oh, and don't...

Great place to spend the day and get a great workout. I took away 1 star because of the $18 admission per person to take a 2hr stroll.....kinda costly if you're a family of 4 or more. BUT, the trails and scenery makes up for it. Theres lots of great photo/social media opp spots along the way. It's very shaded with an abundanceof trees so you're barely in the sun for a long period of time. Even if you go on a super hot day the shade from the trees and the awesome breeze that flows throughout the park will keep you cool. My friends and I took some wrapped sandwiches and water and we found a great spot along the way where we took a break, sat and ate lunch right next to one of the flowing streams. Even a family saw us and decided to do the same a few feet from us. There's lots of great "lets take a break "spots like this along the way lol.

*if you're not an avid walker or have bad knees, I suggest you START YOUR HIKE GOING RIGHT, heading towards Adams Flats and work your way counter-clockwise. If you do, you'll be working your way DOWN majority of the steep steps(I added a pic) instead of walking up them if you were to make your way clockwise. I learned this not only by taking this path but was wondering why we were coming across other hikers out of breath and panting till we came upon the steps and was making our way down. If you follow my suggestion, both you and your knees will be thanking me and yourself that you did lol.

It can get a bit crowded the later you go. So be sure to try to get there as early and close to the 9am open time as possible. It's a nice place to spend some time with family and/friends. I wouldn't suggest going with kids or the elderly as some paths are very rocky with lots of rocks of all sizes and large tree roots protruding out of the ground. There is an easy path to walk the top outer rim if taking kids and elderly is a must.

All in all, its a great way to spend your day. Known for having lots of beautiful waterfalls throughout, the beautiful scenery would not...

I came in November which I guess is the off-season so I can only review the things that were open. But I'm basically here for the waterfall. They don't have waterfalls where I live and it has been my lifelong dream to see one. It was not Niagara falls and it was a big and beautiful waterfall surrounded by greenery and Cliff sides. Personally having no familiarity with any other waterfalls I found this remarkable and it brought me to tears. There are several trails. They give several different views I could not complete all of them in the time frame I had but I was very happy to be able to see the waterfall from various heights and angles. There are winding wooden pathways in staircases. Just remember as you climb down that you will have to climb back up and some of it is very steep. Definitely not handicapped accessible. I noticed that they sprinkled some salt on the ground so it wouldn't be slippery in the wet areas and that was a smart thinking. This is an absolutely beautiful hike. I can only imagine in the spring and summer it will be even more amazing but the Fall colors amidst the roaring water did not disappoint. There was a bathroom building on premises but once you're out on the trail you would have to hike all the way back to use the facilities. I thought the gift shop was adorable and I bought several things. There is also a little snack shack inside. I did notice an ice cream and sweet shop that I can assume is open in the summer. There were also other activities and buildings that seem to be closed so you can research what those are if you are going during a different season. It went on the weekends and it was $20 per adult. I noted that it would be $17 on a weekday and $10 for children $19 for seniors. Overall this was an amazing experience and I'm really...