The park contains eight distinct waterfalls accessible to the public.
The bridal veil falls is the largest of the eight cascades.
The site was opened to the public in 1904 by Charles E. Peters.
The boardwalk trails were originally constructed in the early 1900s to allow access to the gorge.
The area features a unique microclimate in the deep ravines where temperatures remain significantly lower than the surrounding forest.
Bushkill Falls is a privately owned park in the Pocono Mountains featuring a series of eight interconnected waterfalls. The site is known as the 'Niagara of Pennsylvania' due to its multiple cascading levels. Visitors access the falls via a maintained network of wooden boardwalks, bridges, and earthen trails. The main waterfall, known as the Bridal Veil Falls, drops approximately 100 feet. The trail system varies in difficulty from easy loops to more strenuous paths requiring significant stair climbing. The park encompasses land originally part of a private estate developed for tourism in the early 20th century. Terrain includes steep hemlock-shaded ravines and dense forest landscapes.
The main viewing platform at the base of the Bridal Veil Falls.
Wear sturdy athletic shoes with good traction, as the wooden boardwalks can be slippery.
Complete the full trail network early in the day to avoid peak crowds and heat.
Bring insect repellent, as the humid, forested gorge environment attracts mosquitoes and gnats.
Do not attempt the strenuous trails if you have limited mobility or are unprepared for significant elevation changes.
Open seasonally from spring through late autumn; closed during winter months due to icy, hazardous conditions.
Stay strictly on the designated trails and boardwalks to protect the sensitive flora of the gorge.
