Buttermilk Falls Trail Beaver
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Pennsylvania · beaver County

Buttermilk Falls Trail Beaver

Short approach to a picturesque roadside-access waterfall.

Rating
Length
1.4 mi
Difficulty
3
County
beaver
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About This Trail

A short approach leads to Buttermilk Falls, a picturesque multi-tiered cascade in Beaver County accessible from a roadside parking area. The falls tumble over layered rock ledges through a shaded hemlock ravine. Easy access and gentle terrain make this a popular quick stop for waterfall enthusiasts in western Pennsylvania.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.8136673, -80.3266883
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Getting There

From Beaver Falls, take Route 18 south past the I-76 overpass. Watch for the Buttermilk Falls Natural Area sign on the right. Turn into the park entrance and park in the lower lot.

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