The Best Instagram Spots in Ohiopyle State Park
Scroll through Instagram, and you’ll probably notice a slew of gorgeous travel and nature shots. Backgrounds saturated with striking color, gardens, blooming flowers, and selfies backed by stunning waterfalls. The world is packed with places that help amp up our social media feeds. But which sites are the best?
Ohiopyle State Park is one of the most Instagrammable places in Pennsylvania, if not the country. We’ve curated a list of the top four spots in Ohiopyle State Park to capture perfect Instagram-worthy shots.
#1: Cucumber Falls
Cucumber Falls is an Instagrammer's dream, filled with lush scenery, stunning views, and of course, the main attraction, the spectacular Cucumber Falls Waterfall. Cucumber Falls is likely the most photographed waterfall in western Pennsylvania - for a good reason! Photographers, tourists, and selfie-enthusiasts alike can’t get enough of the over 30-foot water cascade.
Cucumber Falls is also relatively easy to get to, making it an ideal photo-op location for people who don’t want to go on a strenuous hike to get the perfect shot.
#2: Baughman Rock Overlook
It's hard not to snap photos at the Baughman Rock Vista Overlook, one of the most impressive mountain vistas in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania. The spellbinding views make this magnificent overlook a truly Instagram-approved attraction. Not taking a photo is simply not an option!
If your Instagram feed is usually dedicated to animals, birds of prey can often be seen sailing the wind gusts. Imagine snapping a shot of a hawk, eagle, kite, harrier, or an old-world vulture?
#3: The High Bridge
The High Ohiopyle Bridge Scenic View Area is considered one of the most Instagrammable spots in Pennsylvania. On the romantic and whimsical Great Allegheny Passage Trail, you'll see the bright opening of the former railroad bridge. This point regularly inspires people to snap a quick photo before crossing through the gateway formed lush by treetops. The awe and jealousy in people scrolling through their social feeds really sets in when they catch a glimpse of the open vista and the river below roaring with rapids.
Once you cross the bridge, unmarked trails guide you to the river bottom. Take a snapshot of the rapids up close for your Instagram feed!
#4: Mural in Town
Nothing screams a quintessential Instagram photo like one with a beautiful hand-painted mural. The colorful, large-scale Ohiopyle Mural perfectly depicts the area’s natural beauty, the region’s industrial heritage, and top recreational activities locals and visitors enjoy. Grab your cameras and head to the base of the bridge that greets visitors into Ohiopyle, PA. This massive 18-ft. high mural is a visual introduction to Ohiopyle State Park that you won’t want to miss.
If you didn’t get a photo with the mural on your way into Ohiopyle State Park, be sure not to miss your chance for this ‘gotta-have-it shot’ in the park.