Trip Report: Adams Creek chasm (PA)

“I've been doing more stream hiking along the creeks that descend over the Pocono Escarpment in the Del Water Gap Nat'l Rec Area. Several of these streams have incredible waterfalls and rugged gorges. Last weekend a friend and I hiked up Adams Creek and Tumbling Waters.

Adams Creek is very beautiful. Hike up along an old forest road above the creek. You'll pass a small chasm to the right, it has a small 5 ft falls. After a mile, and several stream crossings, you reach a 15 foot slide in a deep, awesome pool. The trail scrambles to the right and reaches Adams Falls- a 30 ft plunge in a deep pool. Above this falls are cliffs and an incredible 100 ft deep chasm that is unreachable. I scrambled to the top of the cliffs with a great view and walked along the rim of the chasm- far below was another 30 ft falls, then a 10 ft falls and a 30 foot chute. The chasm was incredible. The terrain leveled with several 5 ft cascades and an old stone mill, that was remarkably preserved.

Tumbling Waters is near PEEC. First is a 70 ft multi-tiered waterfall, followed by a 30 ft and 20 ft falls with deep pools. Continue upstream to a narrow slot chasm and about 3 more 10 ft cascades. Also very beautiful. Trails from PEEC reach the 30 ft falls.”

“Sounds beautiful!
How were the fall colors?”

“Sounds like a great place to hike. I've never heard of that stream.”