Ohiopyle Falls Near Pittsburgh Will Soon Be Surrounded By Beautiful Fall Colors

Still filling up your autumn calendar with leaf peeping adventures? We certainly have a ton to do in and around Pittsburgh – from admiring the fall foliage by cruising down the Three Rivers to ziplining through the trees. We can also drink in the fall splendor by visiting Ohiopyle Falls near Pittsburgh, flanked by the colorful trees.

Embark on a day trip to Ohiopyle State Park, just under an hour and a half from downtown Pittsburgh and home to the breathtaking Ohiopyle Falls.

Flickr/Photo Phiend If you like waterfalls, you’ll definitely want to see Ohiopyle Falls during the fall, winter, and spring.

Flanked by the colors of fall, Ohiopyle Falls promises a picture-perfect backdrop for leaf peeping and snapping memorable photos.

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You can view the gushing waterfall, which drops between 15 and 20 feet, from outdoor observation decks, or…

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Stop by the Visitors Center, where you can check out a different view of the falls from behind a large picture window.

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After you’ve spent time at Ohiopyle Falls, consider checking out nearby Cucumber Falls or Jonathan Run Falls.

Facebook/Ohiopyle State Park To get to Cucumber Falls, just drive to the Cucumber Falls parking lot. However, if you want to see Jonathan Run Falls, you’ll set off on the 3.5-mile Youghiogheny River Trail.

Ohiopyle State Park also features plenty of other ways to admire the fall foliage - from its 79 miles of hiking trails to scenic overlooks.

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If you want to view the waterfall from the Visitor Center, stop by between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

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Click here for the official website of Ohiopyle State Park. Or, go here for Facebook.

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What are your favorite falls near Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! Prefer a little more action while leaf peeping? Click here to plan a trip to soar through the sky on a fall zipline tour.

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If you like waterfalls, you’ll definitely want to see Ohiopyle Falls during the fall, winter, and spring.

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To get to Cucumber Falls, just drive to the Cucumber Falls parking lot. However, if you want to see Jonathan Run Falls, you’ll set off on the 3.5-mile Youghiogheny River Trail.

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Address: Ohiopyle Falls, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA