CoreyB’s Trip Reports
Explore 116 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, CoreyB
Darling Run Falls
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
0.5
miles
/ 0.8 km
April 11, 2025
I didn't hike to this spot which is farther downstream, but highly recommend the short hike off-trail down from the intersection of Darling Run & Copp Hollow Rds (open pull-off parking area). Used left/south bank down to beautiful multi-tier falls that is very photogenic!
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Pinafore Falls
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
4.4
miles
/ 7.1 km
April 11, 2025
I also attached my GPX for this hike to the Pinafore/East Rim lookout trail, but can comment here too since I hiked the entire way up Pinafore Run from the rail trail starting at Darling Run. Off-trail hike the entire way up with rock scrambling, climbing directly up falls, and two steep bank climbs for gorged in spots. I can see why it is recommended not to try this, but I am very experienced in off-trail waterfall hiking and very athletic, so was safe taking my time. Definitely wouldn't want to have to hike back down the same way though! Counted 15 waterfalls - non-stop amazingness in a rugged setting that very few people ever explore! Upper-most falls has bridge to nowhere, then able to use the Pinafore trail (not marked but obvious wide grade after short climb up from falls) the entire way back down to rail trail near start. Lots of Pines, Hemlocks, and even Laurel towards bottom for green color even in early April. Perfect waterfall conditions! On way back stopped by nearby upper Darling Run falls. (Short off-trail to a uniquely beautiful multi-tier falls).
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Pinafore Run Trail to East Rim Vista
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
4.4
miles
/ 7.1 km
April 11, 2025
3rd hike of day around Pine Creek gorge. Started at Darling Run and jogged on Pine Creek Rail trail to base of Pinafore Run. Off-trail hike the entire way up with rock scrambling, climbing directly up falls, and two steep bank climbs for gorged in spots. Counted 15 waterfalls - non-stop amazingness in a rugged setting that very few people ever explore! Upper-most falls has bridge to nowhere, then able to use the Pinafore trail (not marked but obvious wide grade after short climb up from falls) the entire way back down to rail trail near start. Lots of Pines, Hemlocks, and even Laurel towards bottom for green color even in early April. Biggest surprise was a dead coyote wedged between the base of a big tree (seemed more like someone placed it there than getting stuck on its own but not sure). Perfect waterfall conditions, but since rainy/overcast, didn't continue up to vistas (which I have done before from top with Dustin & Sam and really enjoyed)! On way back, also stopped by nearby upper Darling Run falls (Short off-trail down to a uniquely beautiful multi-tier falls).
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Castle Vista Trail
Ole Bull State Park
Cross Fork, PA
Cross Fork, PA
5.8
miles
/ 9.3 km
April 05, 2025
Started up to Castle vista, then went up Ole Bull Run using STS & Daugherty Loop Trails - loved the cascading stream & seclusion! Since I still had some time after checking in with the fam fishing on the park bridge, then hiked up the mountain on the other side of the park using the STS (beautiful vista overlooking Kettle Creek valley), then once at top of ridge just past MM28 turned around, and took a hollow shortcut back down to save time. So much beauty around God’s Country (aka Potter County)!
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Fourmile Run
Colton Point State Park
Gaines, PA
Gaines, PA
1.1
miles
/ 1.8 km
April 10, 2025
One of my favorite off-trail waterfall hikes - so much beauty packed into this area & all hidden/seldom seen! Parked at Fourmile vista, then after walking up road a bit to where it bends, dropped down to Fourmile confluence (not too difficult). Such a unique place - my favorite confluence in PA along with Satterlee Run in SGL36! Perfect waterfall conditions! Then headed downstream to the amazing Rock Alter falls, followed by powerful Fourmile falls which was challenging to get to base of using the left/north side. Much more challenging climb back up wet & steep banks to start but all well worth it! Drove over to do Turkey Path, but signs still had closed for season so didn’t get to go down to see Rexford Branch falls.
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Chimney Hollow Falls
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
0.6
miles
/ 1.0 km
April 11, 2025
Perfect waterfall conditions! Drove down Forest rd to base of run (much easier than previous time where I waded shoulder-depth across Pine Creek from the rail trail side!). Fairly easy off-trail scramble up Owassee Slide Run to the towering Chimney Hollow falls - one of most impressive falls in all of PA! Also walked down to Pine Creek to enjoy the fast flowing beauty. On way back up Owassee Rd stopped for short/easy off-trail to Strap Mill Hollow falls for first time which is nice mid-size with a huge Hemlock towering beside it.
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Castle Rocks
Ravensburg State Park
Jersey Shore, PA
Jersey Shore, PA
0.2
miles
/ 0.3 km
March 14, 2025
Quick climb up from the parking area on the other side of the main road. Cool rock formations, but unfortunately have graffiti on several parts. Decent view from on top, but cooler just looking at the rocks themselves. Also hiked Thousand Steps to MST & looped back Raven Trail (linked my GPX to Raven Trail). Also did short off-trail for the cascading streams on both sides of the parking area which were flowing well & beautiful.
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Thousand Steps Trail
Ravensburg State Park
Jersey Shore, PA
Jersey Shore, PA
0.6
miles
/ 1.0 km
March 14, 2025
Nice challenge with good way up to make loop with MST & Raven Trail. Most of the rock steps are sturdy, but do have to take your time as some are smaller and can shift on the steep bank. I linked my GPX to the Raven Trail but did loop all (including Castle Rocks) still under 3 miles.
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Raven Trail
Ravensburg State Park
Jersey Shore, PA
Jersey Shore, PA
2.8
miles
/ 4.5 km
March 14, 2025
Beautiful afternoon for nice loop up Castle Rocks, then over to go up Thousand Steps trail to MST, then back down to Raven trail. Also explored the nice cascades of the other nearby streams flowing well & so clear! Trails in great shape. Such a peaceful state park!
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Heberly Run Waterfalls
State Game Lands 13
Jamison City, PA
Jamison City, PA
Lehigh Gap Ridge via Appalachian Trail
Walnutport, PA
2.6
miles
/ 4.2 km
February 03, 2024
Short but challenging with technical rock scramble up AT (not too steep though). Amazing views from top, especially off-trail out to edge! Winter Trail (blue blaze) down very nice with plenty of Pines to enjoy, and views over river towards bottom. Neat to see the huge fencing that protects from falling rock mountainside!
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Angel Falls Loop
Loyalsock State Forest
Muncy Valley, PA
Muncy Valley, PA
12.9
miles
/ 20.8 km
February 22, 2025
Beautiful, sunny Winter day to enjoy the LT (& more)! Microspikes the entire time with trails fully snow/ice. Started straight up Falls Run (frozen Angel Falls was spectacular, as was Gipson falls plus an ice wall beside!), then LT into Kettle Creek Wild Area, up to Mary’s View, then off-trail all the way down Dutters Run with several awesome frozen falls all the way to Dry Run falls. Looped back using Dutters Trail, McCarty Rd, & LT for a perfectly challenging day with nobody seen until the very end!
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