McFeely Trail

McFeely Trail is a one-half mile trail that circles a portion of the Buttermilk Falls property,

To the Lower Falls

Steps and Platforms provide access to the area underneath the falls.

Eclipse Bridge at Buttermilk Falls, Indiana County PA

December Snowfall

Buttermilk Falls Observation Deck

Framing th Falls in Snow

Liverworts

You will find Liverworts growing on moist rocks at Buttermilk Falls.

Ancient Resident

For as long as water has flowed over Buttermilk Falls salamanders have lived here. Seal Salamanders, who have a preference for waterfalls, are one of the salamander species that live here.

The Easy Way

Our path to the falls from the parking lot provides a slightly longer but easier way to navigate to the falls.

Buttermilk Falls - December 5, 2019

Mister Rogers Pathway

Path to the Falls

Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019

To the Falls

Under the Falls

Water Droplets at Buttermilk Falls

Water droplets cascade from the falls above.

Hires Run

A Dusting of Snow

The Eclipse Bridge in Winter

Ice Forming

A Splash of Color

Liverworts

Liverworts are a group of plants similar to mosses. They are far different to most plants because they do not produce seeds, flowers, fruit or wood. Instead of seeds, liverworts produce spores for reproduction.

At the Edge

Taken from the Eclipse Bridge this photo shows where Buttermilk Falls begins its 45 foot drop off.

October 22, 2018 at Buttermilk Falls

Green Oasis

By mid-summer, the falls are enveloped in a green canopy.

The Path to the Falls

McFeely Trail Scene

Family Hike at McFeely Trail

The McFeely Trail is a loop trail that circles the outer edge of the Buttermilk Falls property. It is about three-quarters of a mile in length.

Winter Ice at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls Award

The Buttermilk Falls Access Project was awarded the Eagle Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Western PA Chapter. The award is the highest award the group designates. The project contractor was Vince Building Company of Greensburg, PA and the architect was Thomas Harly Architects of Indiana, PA. Appearing in the photo are County Commissioners Rod Ruddock, Mike Baker and Sherene Hess., Park Supervisor Steve Walters and in the far right Barbara Hague of Thomas Harley Architects,

Lots of Water

The year 2018 has seen lots of rain, by the end of July we were 10 inches above normal rainfall.

Hires Run Waterfall

A waterfall constructed during the era of Fred McFeely's ownership.

Hint of a Rainbow at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls - Eclipse Bridge Pencil Sketch

The Eclipse Bridge spans Hires Run above the falls. The bridge was installed on the day of the August 2017 Solar Eclipse.