Simply follow the blue text links in the descriptions of each stream to view a more in-depth description of the waterfalls on that stream, along with maps, GPS coordinates, and suggested hiking routes. Dutchmans Run has the distinction of being home to the tallest waterfall in the McIntyre Wild Area , as well as the location of several smaller waterfalls and cascades. Miners Run has the distinction of being home to the largest concentration of waterfalls in the McIntyre Wild Area.
Hounds Run has the distinction of being home to the fewest waterfalls of the four hikes described here — 1 main waterfall and 1 small splash dam. Despite taking you to only 1 main waterfall, the stature and complexity of that single waterfall makes the Hounds Run hike a highly satisfying short excursion. Click on any of the icons below to get connected to PA Bucket List on social media. You inspire me … I have new goals to achieve and plan on doing all of them. Thank you! Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links.
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Jim Cheney. There is a lot of mining activity on the top of McIntyre. We will definitely be revisiting it. Leave this field empty. Sharing is Caring Help spread the word. Named for the tamarack tree, this boreal conifer wetland provides protection for the plants, amphibians, and reptiles that call this natural area home.
It is noted for its many emergent, shrub, and forested wetlands and is home to wetland carnivorous plants such as sundew and pitcher plant. This spectacular wild area is some 7, acres and holds the complete watersheds of four small streams that cascade in numerous waterfalls.
It is located north and east of Ralston off of Route McIntyre was also the site of a 19th century mining town and contains the ruins of its buildings and facilities. If you love PA waterfalls, you won't want to miss this aterfall book from Jim Cheney, author of Uncovering PA, featuring more than great waterfalls.
Order it now on Bookshop. It may be hard to tell in the photo, but the opening below the rock is at least four feet tall. This rock feature is just one more reason why Miners Run is such a special creek to visit. The fourth waterfall on the creek is another small one but is still worth taking some time to enjoy. The fifth waterfall on Miners Run is easily the most impressive on the creek.
This double-tiered waterfall is at least 40 feet tall and is very impressive to look at. There is no doubt that this would be a very popular waterfall if a trail was ever built to it.
Getting around this waterfall is the most difficult and dangerous part of the hike. The last waterfall on Miners Run is, in my opinion, the least photogenic of the group. At this point, Miners Run is relatively wide, but water typically only flows off the right side of the creek here.
While this is taller than some of the other falls on the creek, it seems a bit anti-climatic after the last waterfall. While facing upstream, you should be able to make out a faint, but obvious trail to your right. This trail follows an old grade along Miners Run. However, it is very overgrown. Nevertheless, it is easy enough to follow, even though a few dozen yards of very, very overgrown laurel.
While this waterfall is only a few feet high, its location close to the road and the scenic bridge in the background make this worth visiting, as it is quite photogenic. To access the waterfalls on Miners Run, park at the first bridge you come to on Rock Run Road assuming you are coming from Ralston and Route If you are coming the other way, this will be the second bridge after crossing over Rock Run and turning onto Rock Run Road.
The bridge is approximately 2.
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