A Trip To Paupack Falls When Pennsylvania Has Frozen Over Is Positively Surreal
Beth Price-Williams
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Wintertime adds a touch of magic, especially after a snowfall, to the landscape. Even if we’re not exactly fans of the bitter cold, we can still admire the beauty that comes with the cold weather. If you’ve not been to Paupack Falls in Pennsylvania when it’s frozen, you’re in for a real treat. Even better, you can drink in the sheer beauty of the natural wonder as you stay cozy and warm with a delicious meal.
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When’s your favorite time of the year to visit Paupack Falls in Pennsylvania? Have you stayed at Ledges Hotel or dined in the restaurant? Let us know in the comments! Did you know that you can see three frozen waterfalls at Ohiopyle State Park? Bundle up for a wintertime visit.
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What are some of the best waterfalls to visit in Pennsylvania in winter?
PA waterfalls are simply breathtaking any time of the year but during the winter? Well, there’s something absolutely enchanting about a waterfall framed by snow. Here are some of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania to visit during the winter:
- You’ll only have a short walk to Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park. You can view the waterfall from near the parking lot. If you plan to go to the base of the Pennsylvania waterfall, make sure you’re wearing sturdy shoes as you’ll have to walk down stairs.
- Less than a mile from Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle Falls is simply spellbinding in the winter. The waterfall is just a short stroll from the parking lot.
- Marvel at one of the tallest waterfalls in Pennsylvania, Dingmans Falls, which drops 130 feet.
- Lace up your hiking shoes for the one-mile stroll to Buttermilk Falls in New Florence. You’ll have to climb stairs to see it from the base, and you can walk behind it.
For a one-of-a-kind winter adventure in Pennsylvania, follow the short but sweet trail to Raymondskill Falls. It’s the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania at 150 feet.
Are there any winter hiking trails in Pennsylvania?
One of the best ways to keep cabin fever at bay is to get outside and explore one of the best winter hiking trails in Pennsylvania, including:
- The 5.4-mile Mount Davis Trail in Mount Davis leads to a lookout tower that boasts stunning views of the Pennsylvania landscape. (You can also take a short walk from the parking lot to the tower if you don’t have time for a hike.)
- Set off on the one-mile Cooper Kettle Trail in Somerset that passes Laurel Hill Lake.
- Tank Hollow Trail in Jim Thorpe tallies 3.5 miles and is both kid and dog-friendly.
- For a super easy and short trail, follow the Chickies Rock Overlook Trail in Columbia. It leads to an overlook with stunning views.