Deer Leap Falls

Pike County, Pennsylvania

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Pike County, Pennsylvania
Access status: Official park loop trail and trailhead parking documented
The walk: 1.4-mile loop past all three waterfalls, per the National Park Service
Ground & access: Boardwalks, gravel and rooty dirt trail with many stairs into and out of the ravine; about 144 feet of elevation change. The path is accessible only as far as the first Factory Falls viewing platforms, about 0.4 mile one way. Stay on the trail; leaving the boardwalk is not permitted.

National Park Service: George W. Childs Park

Deer Leap Falls is the third and lowest of the three waterfalls on Dingmans Creek in George W. Childs Park, part of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. From the lot, a hiking path and an accessible path lead to a bridge where the loop begins. Follow the trail downstream past Factory Falls and the mill ruins, then Fulmer Falls and the stone pavilion, and head downhill to the base of Deer Leap Falls, which pours out from under a footbridge into a large pool. Cross the creek and return up the other side to complete the loop. Footbridges allow a shorter loop.

Plan your visit

George W. Childs Park Trail loop from the Silver Lake Road parking lot, past Factory and Fulmer Falls to Deer Leap Falls

The National Park Service gives 1.4 miles for the full loop, which passes Factory Falls, Fulmer Falls and Deer Leap Falls. No source gives a separate distance to Deer Leap Falls alone.

Boardwalks, gravel and rooty dirt trail with many stairs into and out of the ravine; about 144 feet of elevation change. The path is accessible only as far as the first Factory Falls viewing platforms, about 0.4 mile one way. Stay on the trail; leaving the boardwalk is not permitted.

Where to start

George W. Childs Park lot on Silver Lake Road, Dingmans Ferry. From US 209 at Dingmans Ferry, take PA 739 west to Silver Lake Road; the lot is on the left. The National Park Service lists a seasonal restroom at the trailhead.

Timing & water

No seasonal closure is stated for this trail. Check the park's alerts and conditions page before travel.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned. Pets are not permitted on the trail (working service dogs excepted). Swimming, wading, alcohol, picnicking and food preparation are not permitted.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Pike County, Pennsylvania.

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