Open Water Data

Cucumber Run Falls

Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, United States

Data Sources
  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 10:30am
  • Air Temperature
    -3.9°C / 25°F (air) Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:45pm
  • Wind
    3.6 - 16.6km/h N 10° Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:45pm
  • Clear
    Clear Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:45pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:45pm
  • Air Visibility
    16km Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:45pm
  • Humidity
    74% Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:45pm

This sampling site is located just upstream of Cucumber Falls.

Cucumber Falls is a popular waterfall located just outside the town of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. Visitors can enjoy the view of the falls with minimal hiking, though many choose to hike to the base of the 30 foot bridal veil waterfall. Fishing is popular at the confluence with the Youghiogheny, about 300 yards downstream from the falls. Our monitoring location is in the pool below the falls.

Note this is not a designated swimming area, though the pool at the base of the falls is popular among visitors. Swim at your own risk.

NEVER attempt to jump into the pool at the base of the falls, it is very shallow.

Amenities:

Parking: Small lot is located at entry way to Cucumber Falls viewing area and trail. Spaces for 10-15 cars.

Restrooms: Not available at the site. Closest restrooms are at Tharp Knob picnic area (pit toilets) or Ohiopyle Visitor's Center (flushing)

Changing House: Not available at site. Closest is at Ohiopyle state park.

Life Guards: Not available at the site. Not an official swimming area, swim at your own risk!

Cell Phone Service: Minimal at best, don't rely on having service.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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