Cucumber Falls is one of the more popular waterfalls in Western Pa. Take Kentuck Road to the intersection with 381. There is a marked parking lot above the falls to your left. You can take the stairs down to see the falls.You can walk along the rocks and go behind the falls if you choose (if the water levels aren't too high).
After visiting Cucumber falls, continue down the road to the main parking area. You will see Ohiopyle falls on your left. There are several observation decks to view the falls.
You can also visit the Ohiopyle Cascades. This requires a short but pretty easy hike. Go to the Meadow Run Trail. This can be found by heading back towards Cucumber Falls (from Ohiopyle falls) on 381. Stay on 381 past the Kentuck road intersection. Eventually the Meadow Run Parking lot will be on your left. Take the trail on the right to head towards the cascades.
The cascades are a fun place to play and swim later in the summer when the water levels are lower. They look better in the spring when the water level is higher though.
Pack a lunch. There is a huge flat rock perfect for a picnic.
While you are in Ohiopyle check out the natural water slides. They are waterfall like. :)
They are right across the street from the intersection of Kentuck Road and 381. The parking lot is small though.
Other falls in Ohiopyle that we haven't visited yet are:
Jonathon Run Falls
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