Bushkill Falls
Bushkill, PA · 2 hours 12 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Open for the 2026 season through November 30; closed for winter December through March.
Plan the day
Bushkill Falls is a series of eight waterfalls in the Pocono Mountains in Bushkill, PA, reached by a ticketed network of hiking trails and bridges.
Four color-coded trails fit any pace: Green reaches the Main Falls in about 15 minutes, Yellow adds the Lower Gorge Falls and Laurel Glen in 45, Blue reaches Pennell Falls in about an hour and a quarter, and Red covers all eight falls in almost 2 miles and over 2 hours. Off the trails there are paddle boats, gemstone mining, a maze, fishing at Twin Lakes and a playground.
Before you go
Buy admission online to avoid lines. Wear comfortable shoes; the paths are natural with steps. Pets must stay leashed and never be left unattended. Cell service is sporadic, public Wi-Fi is available. Shops, food service and activities open later and close an hour before the park.
Coming up
The 2026 season runs through November 30. From October 26 the park closes at 5 pm, and in November the gates open at 10 am and close at 4 pm with last trail entry at 3 pm.
Checked October 8, 2026 on the official site. Hours, prices and seasons change, so confirm there before a long drive.
