Trails

View Nature Up Close

Bushkill Falls provides families, friends, couples, and nature enthusiasts with an excellent opportunity to experience the splendor and beauty of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Bring some comfortable shoes for a walk over natural pathways. It's only a short distance to view the Main Falls from the primary observation deck. Three additional hiking trails provide numerous viewing angles of all eight waterfalls. Our trails are designed to appeal to varying ages and physical conditions. We'll gladly advise as to the appropriateness of our trails depending upon your individual abilities or concerns.

Our trails vary in length and difficulty:

Green Trail	View the Main Falls from the green trail, which takes about 15 minutes to walk. No climbing is involved, however, there are steps.
Yellow Trail	View the Main Falls, as well as Lower Gorge Falls, Laurel Glen and Upper Canyon, which takes 45 minutes to walk.
Blue Trail	View Pennell Falls from the blue trail, which takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to walk.
Red Trail	View Bridal Veil Falls from the Red trail. This trail is for the avid hiker in that it spans almost 2 miles, includes all eight falls, and takes over 2 hours to hike.

Bushkill Falls Trail Map

As you hike the trails, or walk the grounds of Bushkill Falls, you'll have a first-hand opportunity to see the wonders of nature close at hand. Be sure to bring your camera to capture some memorable moments against the picturesque backdrop of Bushkill Falls.

Bird Watching on the Trails

The Pennsylvania Poconos are home to a wide variety of local and migratory bird species including song birds, ducks and geese, wild turkey, and birds of prey such as owls, hawks, and eagles. Other area wildlife include black bear, white-tail deer, bobcat, red and grey fox, coyote, raccoon, skunk, opossum, rabbit, squirrel, woodchuck, and chipmunks.

Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit

The Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit, located at the entrance of Bushkill Falls, features fascinating displays about the area's indigenous wildlife. From the mighty black bear to the timid chipmunk, the exhibit is an outstanding place to learn more about these creatures that are so integral a part of the Bushkill Falls natural environment.

Map Adventure Program

To enhance your hiking experience, you may want to take part in our Map Adventure program. An official trail map has been developed just for this adventure. The map, which is especially detailed and accurate, includes 20 "control points" that can be found on the trails. When five, ten, or twenty locations have been found and verified with a unique punch on your punch card, you will become eligible for a monthly prize drawing.

The Map Adventure map includes a handy tree guide, along with facts and trivia about Bushkill Falls. It is available for only $3.00 and includes 1 punch card; additional punch cards are $.50 apiece.

Picnic Notice

While we do allow backpacks on the trail we discourage any kind of picnicking on the trails. It’s important to NOT feed the wildlife. Nor do we want them pursuing you for your food. A variety of snacks are available in our souvenir shop and our snack bar located in the main building.