Length: less than a mile
Blazes: this hike is completely off trail, there are no blazes or signs
Parking: 41.356149, -74.850831
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: Several beautiful waterfalls, cascades and pools
Description: The Poconos are famous for its many waterfalls. However, the waterfalls on Pinchot Brook appear to be unknown. This is surprising because this creek has a beautiful collection of waterfalls and cascades that are continuous for almost a quarter mile. This hike is in the Delaware State Forest.
From the parking area, head east into the woods. The woods are mostly open with only some low brush. Descend to Pinchot Brook and hike up it. First notice a series of moss covered step cascades, these are the Moss Steps. One highlight of Pinchot Brook is the incredible amount of moss that covers the stream bed. Continue up the creek to Slanted Falls, probably the tallest at about 15 feet. The underlying bedrock has slanted layers. Below the falls is a deep pool.
Above are more cascades, slides and another falls. Moss carpets the bedrock. There are deep pools eroded into the bedrock. This is a very scenic stream. Enjoy the cascading water. At the top is a final falls and then the stream levels off. Here, turn west back to the parking area to complete the loop.
Sawkill and Savantine Falls are nearby, and do not miss Lilly Pond which is just up the road.
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Hike Pennsylvania with Jeff Mitchell 