CoreyB’s Trip Reports
Explore 75 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, CoreyB
Bradford Falls and Lower Falls
State Game Lands 36
Canton, PA
Canton, PA
1.8
miles
/ 2.9 km
December 30, 2021
One of my favorite waterfall hikes in all of PA! Definitely worth seeing the smaller falls lower along Falls Run, even if you still take the main trail up but then just drop down rocky side stream all the way to where it meets Falls Run. The main Bradford Falls is so impressive (got to stand on top of a huge ice-berg buildup at the base of the falls for one of my fav pics with the towering falls above during my December trip)! The other falls along this run are all impressive too! Saw a bear on the other side of the stream at the very top of the ridge during a previous July trip that was also very memorable b/c I had a big fall trying to scramble down from the top of the falls that I'll spare the details, but know there is no cell service and no hospital anywhere near, so take the long way down around to be safe (lesson learned).
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Sinnemahoning Canyon Vistas Hike
Elk State Forest
Wyside, PA
Wyside, PA
Balanced Rock Vista Hike
Tiadaghton State Forest
Waterville, PA
Waterville, PA
1.6
miles
/ 2.6 km
March 16, 2024
Tough climb up from road, then old quarry grade started off nice, but very overgrown towards top (I never see ticks, but my treated pants still had several that I quickly brushed off thankfully) . Cool Balanced Rock able to climb on top of (if you're athletic enough & not scared of heights) for spectacular view of Pine Creek facing north towards Waterville. Also scrambled up by the steep rock ledge to get a view looking down to balanced rock. Beautiful sunny mid 50’s to finish day after having hiked Half Dome earlier!
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PA Half Dome
Tiadaghton State Forest
Slate Run, PA
Slate Run, PA
9.5
miles
/ 15.3 km
March 16, 2024
Awesome challenging hike! Started at Naval Run, then the steep cliffside of Pine Trail which was enjoyable, then first time climbing Half Dome which wasn't as hard as I had imagined it! Nice vista at top, but made better by earning the view! MyHikes sticker on the trail register box, but the log book needs replaced (water-logged). Off-trail along ridge which wasn't bad this time of year (besides thicker laurel the last 50yds by road) to 3 Big Trail Scenic Rd vistas (which were excellent), then down the always awesome BFT, then Callahan Run trail (did trail running) - beautiful smaller waterfalls), then looped back to Pine Trail start. Gorgeous sunny day starting in 30s up to mid 50s!
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Webber Homestead & Vistas Hike
Tiadaghton State Forest
Slate Run, PA
Slate Run, PA
12.9
miles
/ 20.8 km
December 22, 2022
Challenging hike/trail run combo in the snow (used micro-spikes), but several of the best vistas in all of PA looking even more spectacular snow-covered! Looped BFT & Gas Line Terrace to enjoy the best of both! All trails easy to follow, even with no tracks & snow. Hiking the spine is neat since you end up getting to see views on both sides. Hardest part in winter is where to park - went to the end of Wolfe’s where no signs were, or could have tried Hotel Manor with BFT parking. Also have enjoyed the Gas Line Terrace vistas in September as part of a huge 22 mile BFT day hike loop!
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Hike to Emerald Falls
Loyalsock State Forest
Forksville, PA
Forksville, PA
5.5
miles
/ 8.9 km
March 20, 2022
Off-trail walk through forest unable to find other vista to start, then followed trail down to stream & off-trail back upstream. Several nice waterfalls with Emerald Falls being my favorite - also liked Little Swamp Run small falls. Took shortcut straight up the steep mountain side back to trail - tiring but worth the time savings
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Hike to Tamarack Falls
Loyalsock State Forest
Forksville, PA
Forksville, PA
3.09
miles
/ 5.0 km
April 01, 2022
Loved this hike! Parked along Loyalsock Rd where Tamarack Run crosses, then went off-trail staying on east side. Such a beautiful, lush forest area with moss-covered rocks & Pines heading down to the spectacular waterfall with lots of craggy rocks to make it more intricate (water flowing well during a Spring snow squall)! Found an old grade on the way back that is a bit to the east. Then drove down the road to park for the fairly short hike down to Alpine Falls along the LT which was also excellent!
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Dutters Trail to Old Bark Loop
Loyalsock State Forest
Hillsgrove, PA
Hillsgrove, PA
6.5
miles
/ 10.5 km
May 15, 2021
Perfect loop starting on Dry Run Road, mostly along Loyalsock Trail (muddy spots but able to get around) including High Knob overlook, then off-trail along Dutter’s Run for lots of amazing waterfalls! Fairly easy to scramble upstream along rocks & banks - well worth it! Didn’t see a single person! Was able to drive 2 miles back down road and do 2nd hike of day at Ketchum Run which has another 4 large falls & many smaller!
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Mt. Tammany Trail
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Hardwick Township, NJ
Hardwick Township, NJ
7.5
miles
/ 12.1 km
February 03, 2024
Amazing DWG views (glad I went super early morning in Winter to avoid crowds). Climb up wasn’t too bad, but totally worth it (3 main overlook sections w/ 2 having rock scramble out/down to edge for best views). Blue dot down rocky, then glad I did the green Dunnfield Creek trail upstream with beautiful cascades! Able to loop by crossing creek, up red-blaze Holly Spring trail which then leads to AT.
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Raymondskill Falls Trail
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Milford, PA
Milford, PA
0.9
miles
/ 1.4 km
November 19, 2022
Short & easy hiking to waterfall, just wish there were more options to see from other angles, especially at bottom of falls lower tier. Worth going upstream past the top lookout for some smaller cascades & beautiful creek. Lower platform pretty icy, so have to watch steps. Not as nice as Dingmans Falls, but both are worth doing in the same day!
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Dingmans Falls & Silverthread Falls Hike
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Dingmans Ferry, PA
1.5
miles
/ 2.4 km
November 19, 2022
I think this is the most beautiful waterfall in the DWG (definitely better fall & hike overall than Raymondskill). Easy walking with very nice boardwalk past Silverhead falls (more impressive in person than photos show for this tall/narrow waterfall) & then to the base of the very beautiful, large Dingman’s falls! Nice steps to get to top of falls, and then definitely worth continuing upstream (multiple paths but no marked trails) for some beautiful smaller cascades! Even with dusting of snow, not slippery. Very family friendly!
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Tumbling Waters Trail
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Pine Ridge, PA
Pine Ridge, PA
1.9
miles
/ 3.1 km
March 04, 2023
This is a very under-the-radar waterfall hike in the DWG, but really an amazing waterfall with a short/easy hike up from Rt.209 to get to! Much harder to scale steep bank on left side to get above & then stream cross on a downed tree, but then there is a very nice 2-tier waterfall to enjoy! This waterfall could also be hiked to from the environmental center which is an easy/short hike.
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