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Lower Dingmans Falls

Lower Dingmans Falls at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that features the scenic ~5-foot tall, 45-foot wide waterfall known as Lower Dingmans Falls.

This is not a hike but rather a very short roadside walk that leads to a beautiful view of the short, but scenic waterfall within Dingmans Creek. Lower Dingmans Falls is only 5-feet tall but spans ~45-feet wide across Dingmans Creek. Lining the opposite side of the creek are old rhododendrons that provide a stunning evergreen backdrop.

Parking
Visitors will find two parking turnouts -- one at the coordinates provided, located on the north side of DIngmans Falls Road. The other is located across the street in a very small parking lot. Both parking turnouts are large enough to just just a few vehicles each.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Lower Dingmans Falls is an easily accessible, scenic waterfall in Dingmans Ferry, PA, requiring only a 0.1-mile walk.
  • The waterfall is short, approximately 5 feet tall, but impressively wide at 45 feet, creating a beautiful view within Dingmans Creek.
  • Parking is available in two small turnouts near the falls, and leashed dogs are welcome, provided owners clean up after them.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
12'
Rating
4.0
Added
December 12, 2023
Updated
December 14, 2023

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 46°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High 75°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 82°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 53°F
Clear
Thursday
High 87°F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 57°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High 90°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 62°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 88°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low 62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
High 79°F
Chance Rain Showers
Sunday Night
Low 55°F
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Monday
High 71°F
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12 ft.
4 m
Ascent
12 ft.
4 m
Descent
12 ft.
4 m
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.225008, -74.881157
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.224997, -74.881243
  3. Lower Dingmans Falls (approx. 5-feet tall, 45-feet wide

    41.224744, -74.881272
    Lower Dingmans Falls (approx. 5-feet tall, 45-feet wide

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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