Ferncliff Trail is a 2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
One of my favorite trails in Ohiopyle for the unbeatable views of the falls! Scramble over the rocks carefully during the winter (can be icy) and enjoy!!!
very nice trail. go right at the trailhead so you end your hike with the good vistas of the waterfall. some big trees fallen along the trail, but it isn't difficult to go around them. rocks can be slippery from algae so beware. very good family hike or short hike if you don't have a lot of time to devote that given day. :)
Best part is along the east side of loop that goes right down the rocky part of the stream with nice views of the falls and other smaller falls. Can hop your way out rather far into the river in some spots. There was a thin chain across the trail with sign of closure right around Buffalo Nut Trail intersection. Going down from north side of Ferncliff Trail, there is only a warning sign and was able to follow the trail all the way down. No troubles though and definitely worth it.
It was an enjoyable hike. The hike along the river gave you good view so the river and the falls. As others have mentioned there is a closed section but we didn't see it until we came to the other end of the closed section. I can't say I saw any area along the trail that was unsafe. One of the nice things about this hike is that the forested area was not over grown so you could see all around you. you could see other plants in the distance and the fall colors.
A bit crowded a couple nice views of the falls! Rather enjoyable..
Not as many views of the river as I would have hoped for. Wanted to get to the rapids to watch boats travel past but majority of the trail following the river is high on a ridge with tree growth obscuring the view. Really, really enjoyed the hike and the roar of the river in the background. Felt longer than the 2.0 mile estimate on the app.
Great trail. Parked at the Visitor Center on Tuesday at 8 am. Saw three other people. Took a few opportunities to walk down to the river.