The Pennsylvania Waterfall That's Almost Unbelievably Calming, No Matter What Time Of Year It Is
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 11, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Finding calm in the middle of a noisy world can be tough. We might be able to escape for a few minutes, but sometimes that’s just not enough to really relax and recharge. Nestled in the lush forest, this Pennsylvania waterfall is the perfect place to go when you’re searching for calm. It sits along a picturesque trail and is absolutely beautiful in each season.
With more than a half-million acres, Allegheny National Forest offers an abundance of opportunities to find calm among the storm of life.
However, you'll have to find the trailhead, which is extremely remote, first. To do that, plug these coordinates into your GPS or smartphone: N 41° 27.553 W 078° 58.152.
The coordinates will lead you to the parking lot near the trailhead. Roads leading to the trail are pretty rugged, so be prepared for that.
As you stroll along the easy picturesque path, you'll pass flowing streams and a variety of wildlife. Keep an eye out for salamanders shimmying along the ground and...
You'll probably want to wear waterproof shoes or shoes you don't mind getting wet. The trail can get quite muddy after a rainfall, and you will cross a stream at the start of the trek.
Listen carefully for the sound of the tumbling of the waterfall, which is absolutely breathtaking when framed by fall foliage, frozen during the winter, and flanked by lush green in the warmer months.
Do you have a favorite Pennsylvania waterfall that you like to visit in each season? Tell us about it in the comments! Did you know that Pennsylvania’s the birthplace of the Philly Cheesesteak? Yep, and you’ll want to visit this iconic Pennsylvania restaurant for an original!
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