Right now
Right now as of Nov 11, 2026
- Status Not confirmed.
Status note (Nov 11, 2026): Not confirmed. In August 2025, the park closed the Cucumber Falls area after a storm downed trees, the Herald-Standard reported. We found no reopening notice. The DCNR trail page we read on Nov 11, 2026 lists the trail with no closure. Call the park at 724-329-8591 before you go. What the status labels mean
Cucumber Falls drops about 30 feet on Cucumber Run in Ohiopyle State Park, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. DCNR lists a 0.4-mile Cucumber Falls Trail from Ohiopyle along the Youghiogheny River. In August 2025, the park closed the area after a storm, and we found no reopening notice. Call the park before you go.
About Cucumber Falls
Cucumber Falls is on Cucumber Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River, in Ohiopyle State Park. A USGS photo caption says the falls are about 30 feet high. It says the water falls over coarse sandstone of the Allegheny Formation.
A 2015 DCNR park brochure calls it a "30-foot bridal veil waterfall on Cucumber Run." We read it as a third-party copy, because the official guide server returned errors.
The 2025 storm closure
In August 2025, the park closed "the Cucumber Falls area and Great Gorge Trail" after a storm downed trees, the Herald-Standard reported. We found no notice that the area reopened. On Nov 11, 2026, the DCNR trail page listed the Cucumber Falls Trail with no closure, but that does not confirm it.
About our map pin
Our map pin is the USGS GNIS point for Cucumber Falls (feature ID 1192320), in Fayette County.
For other falls in the region, see Swallow Falls in Maryland, or browse all Pennsylvania waterfalls.
Getting there and parking
The Cucumber Falls Trail starts in Ohiopyle, per DCNR. The park office is at 124 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470.
A 2015 DCNR park brochure says the falls have parking on SR 2019 and are easily reached from the Meadow Run Trail.
Hours and fees
DCNR says the park is "open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset," and day-use areas close at dusk. We found no fee on the DCNR pages we read.
Contact
Ohiopyle State Park office: 724-329-8591.
Map and nearby falls
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Cucumber Falls Trail: 0.4 mile, per DCNR
DCNR lists the Cucumber Falls Trail at 0.4 mile, out and back, marked with white medallions. It does not say if that is one way or round trip. It rates it "More difficult hiking." The trail leads from Ohiopyle along the river, past Entrance Rapid and through mature hemlock forest over natural rock.
DCNR warns that "This trail is susceptible to flooding during high water events on the Youghiogheny River."
Dogs
A 2015 DCNR park brochure says pets must be physically controlled and attended at all times, on a leash, caged or crated.
When to visit
DCNR names no best month for Cucumber Falls. For Pennsylvania state park waterfalls in general, it says "Most are best viewed in the spring or fall when water levels are higher."
Status checks
On Nov 11, 2026, the DCNR trail page listed the trail with no closure, but we found no notice that the 2025 storm closure ended. Call the park office at 724-329-8591 before you go.
| Height | 30 ftNote: A USGS photo caption says the falls are about 30 feet high, and a 2015 DCNR park brochure calls it a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall. |
|---|---|
| Trail | DCNR lists the Cucumber Falls Trail at 0.4 mile, out and back, rated more difficult. It runs from Ohiopyle along the Youghiogheny River to the falls. |
| Difficulty | DCNR rates the Cucumber Falls Trail "More difficult hiking" over natural rock, and warns it can flood when the Youghiogheny River runs high. |
| Entry fee | No fee is listed on the DCNR Ohiopyle pages we read. |
| Permit / reservation | No permit listed. |
| Parking | Parking on SR 2019 (2015 DCNR brochure) |
| Dogs | A 2015 DCNR park brochure says pets must be physically controlled and attended at all times, on a leash, caged or crated. |
| Wheelchair / stroller | No official accessibility information found for the falls. DCNR rates the trail more difficult. |
| Best time to visit | No official best month for Cucumber Falls. DCNR says Pennsylvania state park falls are mostly best in spring or fall, when water levels are higher. |
| Crowds | No official visitor figure found. |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of State Parks (Ohiopyle State Park) |
Safety and swimming
We found no official DCNR swimming or wading rule for Cucumber Falls. At the nearby Meadow Run slides, DCNR says "Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist."
The trail can flood when the Youghiogheny River runs high, per DCNR. It crosses natural rock, so wear shoes with grip.
In an emergency, call 911. Our waterfall safety guide has more on staying safe near falls.
Conditions change: confirm with the official source before you go.
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Cucumber Falls FAQ
Is Cucumber Falls open now?
Not confirmed. The park closed the Cucumber Falls area after an August 2025 storm, and we found no reopening notice. The DCNR trail page we read on Nov 11, 2026 lists the trail with no closure. Call 724-329-8591 before you go.
How tall is Cucumber Falls?
About 30 feet, per a USGS photo caption and a 2015 DCNR park brochure.
How long is the Cucumber Falls Trail?
DCNR lists it at 0.4 mile, out and back, from Ohiopyle along the Youghiogheny River. It does not say if that is one way or round trip. It rates the trail more difficult and says it can flood in high water.
Where do you park for Cucumber Falls?
A 2015 DCNR park brochure says the falls have parking on SR 2019. The Cucumber Falls Trail also starts in Ohiopyle.
What are the hours at Ohiopyle State Park?
DCNR says the park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset, and day-use areas close at dusk.
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Sources
- PA DCNR: Ohiopyle State Park (hours, office; read Nov 11, 2026)
- PA DCNR: Ohiopyle State Park hiking (Cucumber Falls Trail; read Nov 11, 2026)
- PA DCNR: Ohiopyle State Park sightseeing (Meadow Run slides; read Nov 11, 2026)
- PA DCNR: Pennsylvania state park waterfalls (best season; read Nov 11, 2026)
- PA DCNR Ohiopyle State Park brochure (2015 edition; third-party copy, not the DCNR site)
- Herald-Standard: Storm sends trees crashing down around visitors at Ohiopyle State Park (Aug 19, 2025)
- USGS photo: Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle State Park (caption with height, stream, geology; May 2015)
- USGS GNIS: Cucumber Falls, feature ID 1192320 (coordinates, Fayette County)
Last verified Nov 11, 2026 by The Waterfall Guide editorial team. Conditions change: confirm with Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of State Parks (Ohiopyle State Park) before you go. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.