Walk Behind A Waterfall For A One-Of-A-Kind Experience In Pennsylvania
Few things in nature rival the unspoiled beauty of a waterfall. And, few experiences in life can compare to a walk behind a waterfall, where you’ll feel the cool mist of water dance on your skin. Any time of the year is the ideal time to visit and to walk behind this waterfall in Pennsylvania.
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Nestled in Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania flows Cucumber Falls. Pay attention to road signs as you travel through Ohiopyle State Park and pull into the parking lot near the falls.
Head to the base of the falls, after having your fill of the view from above, Follow the stairs near the parking lot to go to the bottom of Cucumber Falls.
Stroll along the waterfall's edge for views at different angles. Dip your feet into the pool of water at the bottom of the waterfall, which flows into the Youghiogheny River.
Walk behind the waterfall and watch as the water rains down in front of you. Visit Cucumber Falls after a heavy rain to see the falls at their most powerful.
Visit Cucumber Falls any time of the year - during the colorful autumn days or in the frigid winter when the falls turn to ice - for unique, unblemished views. You might also want to make time to visit Ohiopyle Falls, only a mile from Cucumber Falls.
Hit play above and allow Ron Lovelace to take you on a virtual tour of Cucumber Falls, just to get you even more excited about planning a trip to see the falls for yourself. Click here to get personalized directions to Cucumber Falls from your location.
Nothing quite compares to the unblemished beauty of a waterfall. After you walk behind a waterfall at Cucumber Falls, plan to visit these eight easy to find waterfalls in Pennsylvania that require no hiking.
