Length: less than one mile, one way.
Highlights: Rugged gorge, large boulders, cascades, Doe Run Falls
Parking: 41.534967, -76.891884
Trail conditions: This hike follows a gated road, a faint trail, and then goes off trail. No trails are marked or blazed.
Difficulty: Easy to difficult
Description: This short hike goes to another of the Loyalsock State Forest’s waterfalls. This hike gets pretty rugged as you near the falls. From the parking area on Yellow Dog Road, hike up the road a short distance and turn right onto a gated road. This road goes to a cabin. Walk behind the cabin and meet Doe Run. Doe Run can be dry in summer or times with little rain. Turn left and hike up the creek, keeping to the east of it. You may notice a faint path. Below you there are cascades and large boulders in Doe Run.
You will have to cross the creek. The rest of the hike is off trail and is rugged. There are many large boulders, pools, and cascades. Pick your way up as best you can. You will soon reach Doe Run Falls, no more than fifteen feet tall in a beautiful grotto of cliffs. Above is a narrow chasm with more slides and cascades. If you count the chasm and cascades above, the falls might be 30 or 40 feet in total height. The chasm is very scenic. This description does not go to the chasm; it is a steep climb. Enjoy this beautiful spot.
You can also reach the falls by hiking off trail down from the Old Loggers Path.
When you are finished, simply retrace your steps back to the car.
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Hike Pennsylvania with Jeff Mitchell 