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Armstrong-Rode Falls

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
10 ft (3 m)
Location
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Access status
Partial guide: source route uses an off-trail creek section; listing name differs from the source name
The walk
Roughly 4 to 4.5 miles for the full gorge hike the source describes, which also visits three other waterfalls
Ground & access
Wide forest trail, an off-trail creekside section, steep climbs and descents on the Loyalsock Trail, and a wooden ladder at Rode Falls. The RX-5 detour avoids the ladder.

This listing matches Rode Falls, a waterfall about 12 feet high on Ketchum Run in Loyalsock State Forest; the source calls it Rode Falls. From the gate on High Knob Road, follow the yellow- and blue-blazed Ketchum Run Trail about seven-tenths of a mile to a small bridge over Ketchum Run. The source route then follows the creek off trail for about three-tenths of a mile on the right bank (facing downstream) to Ketchum Run Falls, joins the Loyalsock Trail, passes Lee Falls and climbs over a ridge. Where a sign marks the RX-5 detour, the Loyalsock Trail descends to Rode Falls, where a sturdy wooden ladder leads to the base. For an all-trail option, the source describes crossing the bridge and following the overgrown Ketchum Run Trail grade about half a mile to the Loyalsock Trail. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

High Knob Road gate, Ketchum Run Trail and the Loyalsock Trail down Ketchum Run Gorge to Rode Falls

Uncovering PA gives roughly 4 to 4.5 miles for its hike to all four Ketchum Run waterfalls, ending at Rode Falls and returning mostly the same way. No separate distance to Rode Falls alone is given.

Wide forest trail, an off-trail creekside section, steep climbs and descents on the Loyalsock Trail, and a wooden ladder at Rode Falls. The RX-5 detour avoids the ladder.

Where to start

Beside the first gate on the right on High Knob Road, 1.2 miles from the intersection of High Knob Road and Worlds End Road. Published coordinates: 41.439576, -76.625359.

Timing & water

No seasonal closure is mentioned.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.

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