There are many fantastic waterfalls in the Poconos that I’ve visited throughout my travels, but none are quite like Marshall’s Falls.
Marshalls Falls is located on land that has been owned by Monroe County since 2008, but only officially opened to the public in early 2024.
It’s worth noting that, at the time of my visit, there was no infrastructure beyond a nice wooden bridge that crossed Marshall’s Creek just downstream of the falls. So, the photos in this article might be a bit out of date until I can revisit it, but the information contained here is still correct.
What makes Marshall’s Falls so unique is that it drops through a narrow rock chasm, into a small and narrow gorge surrounded by 25-foot rock walls. This creates an incredibly dramatic waterfall that peeks out from the gorge walls that surround it.
Marshall’s Falls can be viewed from both above and below. Care obviously needs to be taken above the waterfall as a tumble here wouldn’t be a good idea.
Above the falls, you can see the remnants of bridge supports that once spanned this mini gorge. This is definitely an interesting feature, but make sure to use extreme caution and don’t get too close to the edge.
To reach the bottom of the falls, head through a narrow cut in the rock. This cut appears to be man-made, and it likely was a way of diverting water for a mill that once stood on this spot.
Today, though, it just creates a really neat passageway for the trail to the base of Marshall’s Falls.
Once you reach the bottom of the falls, you might be wondering where it went. From the side of the creek that the trails are on, it’s impossible to see Marshall’s Falls as it’s hidden behind the towering rock walls.
Fortunately, a wooden bridge has been recently constructed over Marshall’s Creek so you can get a view of the falls without getting your feet wet.
From the far side of the creek, the true beauty of Marshall’s Falls can be seen. Standing in this spot offers a great view of the waterfall as it flows down and through this small gorge. The waterfall almost feels like it’s playing peek-a-boo as it moves in and out of sight as you maneuver through this area.
In fact, the rock walls that surround and nearly shroud the falls from view are like nothing I’ve seen in the nearly 200 PA waterfalls I’ve been to. It almost reminds me more of something you’d expect to see in the slot canyons of the western United States.
Without a doubt, Marshall’s Falls is a hidden gem of Monroe County and really of the entire Poconos region. Hopefully, the infrastructure will soon be added so that this park can be enjoyed easily by more people. However, until then, the adventure of finding the falls is part of the fun of visiting the area.
How to Get to Marshall’s Falls
Marshall Falls was quasi-open to the public for many years, but was officially opened to the public in April 2024 now that a parking area has been completed.
This parking area can be found at the following coordinates: 41.051389, -75.137722. You can also use this address which will get you close: 274 Marshalls Creek Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302.
Looking for more things to do in the Poconos? Check out Resica Falls, downtown Stroudsburg, the Pocono Indian Museum, and Rattlesnake Falls.
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