Raymondskill Falls Hike
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Delaware Water Gap Hikes

Raymondskill Falls Hike

By Cris Hazzard, Professional Hiking Guide
Updated November 9, 2025

Hike Stats

Total Distance
0.5 miles
Time
30 minutes
Total Climbing
120 feet
Difficulty
Easy
Crowds
Crowded
Dogs
No Dogs
Gear
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Weather
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Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Raymondskill Falls is the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, but the hike to see it is short, scenic, and beginner-friendly. In this guide, I’ll show you the easy way to do the Raymondskill Falls loop, with tips on where to park, what to expect on the trail, and how to see all three tiers without the crowds or confusion.

Where is Raymondskill Falls?

Raymondskill Falls Hike Location
Raymondskill Falls is located in Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, about 10 minutes south of Milford, PA.
Waypoint
Trailhead Address:
Raymondskill Lower Lot,Raymondskill Rd, Milford, PA 18337
Fee
Fees:
Free!
Raymondskill Falls Hike Parking
There are two parking lots, and if you're coming up from 209, I recommend checking the first parking lot for spaces. If it's full, go to the next (main) parking lot.

Raymondskill Falls is extremely popular. I'd recommend starting the hike very early in the morning (as close to sunrise as possible) to avoid the crowds and get a parking spot. There's no parking on the narrow road, so if you can't find a spot, you just have to wait for one to open.

Hackers Falls Hike Parking Lot 1
Here's the first parking lot.
Hackers Falls Hike Parking Lot 2
And then the main Raymondskill parking lot that also has bathrooms.

Gear Recommendations

You don’t need any special gear to visit Raymondskill Falls. The trail is short and well-maintained, just wear comfortable shoes with some grip.

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Raymondskill Falls Maps

Raymondskill Falls Hike 3d Map
We're going to hike this clockwise, going down to the main viewpoint first, and then up to the top and back.
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Raymondskill Falls Hike Directions

From Main Parking

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From the main parking area, head toward the corner of the parking lot.
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You'll see a trail leaving the lot, take it.
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Then make the right at the t-junction.

From Lower (First) Lot

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Head through the gate and go straight.

Continuing the Hike

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At the t-junction, make the right.
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And you'll see stairs going down. Hike down the stairs.
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And there's a junction. Start by going to the lower viewpoint, then afterwards we'll hit the upper one.
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You'll see the viewing platform and Raymondskill Falls.
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Here's the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania at 178 feet.

Why is it called Raymondskill? "Kill" is the Dutch word for creek, and Raymond is likely an early settler. These falls are on Raymondskill Creek.

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Look downstream from the platform to see another waterfall! A lot of folks miss this.
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When you're done at the lower viewpoint, hike up the stairs to the upper viewpoint.
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The upper viewpoint is nice, but doesn't rival the lower one.
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From the upper viewpoint take the path back to the main parking lot.

Originally published July 24, 2025