Philadelphia, PA - Explore Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park if you love waterfalls. This 30-foot waterfall cascades over a sandstone ledge. It's a popular photo spot, and you can easily reach the base of the falls on foot. You can also hike up the trail to the Youghiogheny River for a closer look. The park has over half a dozen incredible waterfalls, including Dingman Falls, in the Poconos.
Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle State Park
Visit the park's visitor center, where you can pick up a map showing the best hiking trails and scenic spots. There is also an observation deck overlooking the Youghiogheny River, where you can enjoy refreshing beverages and tasty food. Ohiopyle Falls, which stretches across the Youghiogheny River with a 20-foot drop, offers an excellent gorge view. Interpretive signage tells the story of George Washington's run-in with the river, and you'll find plenty of spots for beautiful photo ops.
You can walk a trail to the top of Cucumber Falls. Hundreds of rock structures surround the 30-foot waterfall, which has mini waterfalls on both sides. You can also walk under the waterfall on both sides and at the top. Afterward, you can take the trail back to the base and hike to the cascades, where the smaller drop and longer run are located.
