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Hike to Tamarack Falls

41.472091, -76.528311

The hike to Tamarack Falls is a somewhat easy off-trail 1.3-mile out-and-back hike to a beautiful waterfall not far from Sones Pond in Loyalsock State Forest near Forksville, Pennsylvania.

Parking:
There is a small pull off on Loyalsock Road at 41.47208, -76.52829, however there are other pull offs nearby if needed, like where the road crosses Tamarack Run at 41.476352, -76.532257. NOTE: Loyalsock Road is a forest road and although the hike could be done year round, the road may become impassable in the winter months.

Hike:
This is an off-trail hike, but follows an old logging grade. From where you park, follow Loyalsock Road and leave the road at 41.47289, -76.52830 where hikers will find a noticeable old grade. Follow this grade about 0.6-miles to Tamarack Falls. Enjoy the waterfall and then retrace your steps back out.

Tamarack Falls is accessible via a 1.3-mile (out-and-back) off-trail hike near Forksville, PA, in Loyalsock State Forest.
Park along Loyalsock Road at designated pull-offs, noting that road conditions can be challenging or impassable during winter.
The hike follows an old logging grade for approximately 0.6 miles to the falls, starting from a noticeable grade off Loyalsock Road (coordinates provided).

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Out-and-Back
Est. Time: 39 min
Elev. Gain: 132'
Rating: 0.0

Contributed by: Shawng13

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Added: February 19, 2024
Updated: February 23, 2024

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Total Change

114'

Ascent

132'

Descent

132'

Features

Dogs

Waterfalls

Water Source

PA Wilds

Points of interest

Parking

41.472091, -76.528311
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Main Trailhead

41.472091, -76.528311
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Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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Shawng13

1.0 mile / 1.6 km

December 30, 2024

I made another visit to Tamarack Falls taking advantage of recent rains and snow melt. It was beautiful as always. I decided to loop back to the forest road by cutting through the woods. This route worked in late December, but I suspect it would be more challenging in the summer with full foliage.

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CoreyB

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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