CoreyB’s Trip Reports
Explore 116 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, CoreyB
Middle Rock Run Falls
McIntyre Wild Area
McIntyre Township, PA
McIntyre Township, PA
0.2
miles
/ 0.3 km
June 17, 2021
Some of the most beautiful blue water you'll ever see in PA (besides Stony Fork Creek)! I've seen lots of fish swimming in the deep pool below the falls here too. I like Middle better than Upper & Lower Falls. Perfect for a summer bday trip, and have also seen with peak Fall foliage, and in snow/ice during Winter.
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Upper Rock Run Falls
McIntyre Wild Area
McIntyre Township, PA
McIntyre Township, PA
0.2
miles
/ 0.3 km
October 08, 2022
Been here in all seasons, and each time has been amazing! Other than Stony Fork Creek, my favorite PA stream - just beautiful beyond words! Did the cold jump into the water from the rocks before, saw the falls frozen, and with peak Fall foliage. I like the Middle Falls a bit better than upper.
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Miners Falls
McIntyre Wild Area
Trout Run, PA
Trout Run, PA
1.6
miles
/ 2.6 km
October 14, 2022
One of my favorite PA waterfall hikes that I've done in snow, summer (alongside my young daughter who did great with some of the tricky scrambles), and this trip with peak Fall foliage which was magnificent! I start on the left side, then cross over below the 3rd falls (which can be done dry), and then continue up the right bank the rest of the way before using the old grade for the quicker return route. When I did this with snow/ice falls, not as nice as other icy waterfall hikes,as the falls get more "blobby", however, the waterfall of Dutchmans Run in McIntyre Wild Area make for an amazing icy falls hike (just very challenging)!
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Band Rock Vista Trail
McIntyre Wild Area
Roaring Branch, PA
Roaring Branch, PA
1.1
miles
/ 1.8 km
February 06, 2023
Been to this vista in both snow & summer, but only though longer hikes around McIntyre. Excellent vista, and worth the effort, whether hiking up the main road (which can have pond-sized potholes that wouldn't be good for most vehicles anyway)! Won't include my gpx since it doesn't match the easiness of this listing, but hit up all of the Rock Run falls, then up all of Miners Run falls, up to vista, and then down all of Dutchmans Run for the hardest snow/icy falls hike I've done (11+ miles before I had bought micro-spikes which are a game-changer & life saver)!
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Double Run to Canyon Vista Loop
Worlds End State Park
Forksville, PA
Forksville, PA
5.82
miles
/ 9.4 km
June 12, 2021
Love the main vista (which can be driven to also), as well as another on way up, plus another on Cold Run section! Boulder field at top perfect for kids! Cold Run section made hike a little too long for 4yr old & not quite as exciting with low water levels of falls, but the rock formations at the top are worth seeing/hiking through! I've done Double Run trail as separate hikes multiple times, and that is a very family-friendly, beautiful waterfall hike that would be nice to combine for a longer hike option.
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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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