![Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-Pennsylvania-June-2021 Buttermilk Falls in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-Pennsylvania-June-2021-696x392.jpg)
Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County is a magnificent waterfall in a picturesque park setting, just a few hundred yards from the Beaver Falls exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
![A summer morning at Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-PA.jpg)
One of the best features of this Buttermilk Falls is that it is one a handful of waterfalls in Pennsylvania you can stand behind!
![The author behind Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County PA.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Behind-Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-PA-web.jpg)
Directions to Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County
Buttermilk Falls is situated in the Buttermilk Falls Natural Area, a Beaver County park that is also home to a historic stone quarry.
![A map to Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Map-to-Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-Pennsylvania.jpg)
If navigating by GPS, use coordinates 40.81316, -80.32576 to find the entrance to the Buttermilk Falls Natural Area along Route 18, just south of the Turnpike exit.
![Buttermilk Falls Natural Area entrance sign in Beaver Falls PA.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Natural-Area-Entrance-Sign-Beaver-Falls-PA.jpg)
The lower parking lot is located on your left as you first turn off of Route 18 and into the park.
![Lower parking lot at Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Natural-Area-Lower-Parking-Lot-Beaver-Falls-PA.jpg)
The upper parking lot is located 200 yards further up 1st Avenue, on your right across from a church.
![Church near upper parking area for Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County PA.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Natural-Area-Church-Beaver-Falls-PA.jpg)
Hiking to Buttermilk Falls
The hike to the falls from the lower parking area covers only 250 yards, and it follows an undulating and easy-to-navigate footpath.
![The Buttermilk Falls Trail at Buttermilk Falls Natural Area.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Trail-Beaver-Falls-Pennsylvania.jpg)
There are a few slight inclines and declines where what look like old railroad ties are used as steps.
![Steps along the Buttermilk Falls TRail in Beaver Falls PA.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Trail-Beaver-Falls-PA.jpg)
Near the midpoint of the trail you’ll pass the ruins of the Homewood Quarry, an old sandstone quarry.
![The Homewood Quarry at Buttermilk Falls Natural Area n Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Homewood-Quarry-Buttermilk-Falls-Natural-Area-Beaver-County-PA.jpg)
An informational display next to the trail goes more into detail about the history of the Homewood Quarry.
![History of the Homewood Quarry at what is now Buttermilk Falls Natural Area in Beaver County.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Homewood-Stone-Quarry-history-Buttermilk-Falls-Natural-Area-Beaver-County-PA.jpg)
Viewing the Falls
On your initial approach from the lower parking area, the trail brings you up the right side of Clarks Run, and from there you can work yourself behind and around the falls in a counterclockwise motion.
![Side view of Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-Pennsylvania.jpg)
Use an abundance of caution when going behind Buttermilk Falls, as the rocks can be very slippery.
![The cavern behind Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-in-Beaver-County-PA.jpg)
Standing behind Buttermilk Falls, you can almost forget that you are looking in the direction of the busy PA Turnpike just a few hundred yards away.
![View from behind Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/View-from-behind-Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-Falls-Pennsylvania.jpg)
Continuing around to the bank opposite the trail, you’ll find what I think are some of the most outstanding views of Buttermilk Falls.
![Buttermilk Falls in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-County-Pennsylvania-June-2021.jpg)
In fact, from that angle Buttermilk Falls reminds me of Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle State Park, what I consider to be THE most photogenic waterfall in western PA.
![An autumn view of Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cucumber-Falls-autum.jpg)
Viewing Buttermilk Falls from Above
From the upper parking lot across from the church, follow the sign to the short (less than 50 yards) trail leading to the top of Buttermilk Falls.
![Sign at the upper parking lot for Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Natural-Area-Upper-Parking-Lot-Beaver-Falls-PA.jpg)
Just before you reach the falls view, you’ll see this “Swim At Your Own Risk” sign.
![Swim At Your Own Risk sign at Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County PA.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Swim-at-Your-Own-Risk-Sign-Beaver-Falls-PA.jpg)
The upper view also gives you a clear view of the railroad bridge that passes over Clarks Run just upstream from Buttermilk Falls.
![View of Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County from the upper observation area.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-Falls-PA-side-view.jpg)
The trail continues to a spot literally at the top of Buttermilk Falls – use EXTREME caution if you venture out to the edge for a peak.
![View from the top of Buttermilk Falls in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/View-from-top-of-Buttermilk-Falls-Beaver-Falls-Pennsylvania.jpg)
Still not convinced you need to visit Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County?
Then check out this video!
Related Attractions
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![Frankfort Mineral Springs Falls at Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Frankfort-Mineral-Springs-Falls-Raccoon-Creek-State-Park-PA.jpg)
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Moraine State Park is a 16,725-acre recreational area located in nearby Butler County.
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![Big Run Falls in Lawrence County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Big-Run-Falls-New-Castle-PA.jpg)
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![Approaching Quaker Falls in Lawrence County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Quaker-Falls-side-view-Lawrence-County-PA-July-2021.jpg)
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![Exploring Springfield Falls in Mercer County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Exploring-Springfield-Falls-in-Mercer-County-Pennsylvania.jpg)
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Oram’s Donuts in Beaver Falls is consistently ranked as one of the best donut shops in Pennsylvania.
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