Glen Onoko Falls and Lehigh Gorge Overlook Trail is a 3.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Dogs on leash
Hiking
Cave
Forest
River
Views
Waterfall
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Muddy
Rocky
Scramble
NOTE: A portion of this loop is closed. The closed portion goes straight from the road up to the falls. Please be respectful and do not hike this closed section. This is a dangerous and difficult hike. Proper hiking shoes and gear recommended. This is a great hike with beautiful viewpoints of the falls. There is need for some scrambling and crawling. The top of the last fall is blocked off due to danger hazards. This trail is not very well marked especially at the bottom so beware of your general location.
There is a bathroom and paved parking lots.
Phone: 570-443-0400 Manager: Rex Bradish hickoryrunsp@pa.gov
If it has recently rained or is a wet day it is advisable to skip this trail or be extra careful with your footing.
Be aware that if you Google Glen Onoko Falls you will be directed to the wrong location, so follow the directions in the app to find the trailhead.
Sat Jun 27 2020(Hiked March 30, 2019) Fairly steep climb up some rock steps that follows alongside a waterfall. The waterfall is pretty cool but the hike was definitely crowded. Got to visit the true top back when it was fully open. Overall a good hike and a nice area to visit.
Thu Jun 25 2020Short cut trail is partially open. 5 of the attractions of this trail are on the closed portion. But overall very cool place to hike. The waterfall area is a good place to have a rest cuz lots of shade.
Sat Jun 20 2020Did this trail today, steady incline all the way till 1/2 mile away to the summit then its flat, if you're fit this is a bit on moderate difficulty, will upgrade it to somewhat difficult if it's a wet condition and you're a novice scrambler. Some parts are overgrown. There is a snake molting on the rock cliff and it looks like it's still halfway with the molting so make sure you check it out. Part of the trail going to the falls is "closed". I was in at 8am and by 10am it's somewhat crowded but not full.
Wed Jun 17 2020The first part of the hike is very steep uphill. Even a physically fit person will need time to catch their breath. But the view at the top is absolutely incredible. And not a single soul was up there likely due to how strenuous it is! But the closed waterfalls section is where the money is. Beautiful views but also very dangerous with the wet rocks. Proper shoes a must. Definitely an amazing hike.
Mon Jun 15 2020This was breathtaking and absolutely worth the effort. The full loop is closed, but people do it anyway. If you keep your wits about you and have good shoes, you’ll see how breathtaking it is. Don’t start with waterfalls first, work your way up and then take the closed trail down. You will be climbing a bit!!
Sun Jun 14 2020This is a very challenging and dangerous trail. You need a lot of hiking experience as well as good physical condition. Beautiful views; overall I had a good experience with this trail. I like a good challenge with nice views.
Sun Jun 14 2020Fri Jun 12 2020The falls are incredible! Just be careful because the falls section of the trail is technically closed. There are a lot of people who do it anyway. There is also a very nice view near the fire pit marker as well!
Tue Jun 09 2020It’s hard work to the viewpoint but 100% worth it. Not many people up there either because it’s definitely a challenging hike. If your cardio isn’t fairly strong, you might not enjoy this as the first hour is like walking up stairs of varying sizes. There is a point where you can see the waterfalls even though the old path is closed. It’s on the east side where the red trail meets back up with the shortcut trail (blue).
Mon Jun 08 2020Awesome hike. 1st mile is a tough climb but the ridge at the top is incredible. Awesome views and a few big waterfalls. It might be hard if you’re not a mountain goat.
Mon Jun 08 2020Mon Jun 08 2020Fantastic trail! It’s pretty hard but the scenery is totally worth it!
Sun Jun 07 2020Sat Jun 06 2020We went in the long loop and there is an outlook with great view. Strongly recommend the longest loop if physical condition permits.
Tue Jun 02 2020Absolutely perfect!! Went up the scenic side along the waters edge. Signs everywhere that warn of danger of slippery rocks and death due to slips and falls. Hiking boots recommended and a sound mind. If you trust you step you won't fall. The Trail on the waters edge is rough but the overlook walk is easy for anyone and leads rite to the falls! I DO NOT RECOMMEND WALKING DOWN WATERS EDGE! VERY STEEP SIPPERY AND DANGROUS!
Sat May 30 2020Trail is challenging - you should be fine if you are in a good physical condition. Proper shoes and hiking stick are required as it tends to get really slippery. In some parts it gets confusing since the markings are fading as the trail is currently closed
Fri May 29 2020Okay usually you’re supposed to make your way up the waterfalls but we did it in reverse due to some closures and morals in the beginning. I still recommend you take the way up the waterfalls .. just because it was pretty dangerous to go down in reverse. The trail was excellent- great weather to start the day with thunder showers in the near future. The first mile is completely uphill and once you get it done it’s a rewarding place to sit at the top to catch your breath. Then it was smooth sailing until we reached the beautiful waterfalls. The trail is closed! So re-route or enter at your own risk| apparently a local said someone passed away on the trail ( due to stupidity and lack of attention and focus ) about a year ago.
