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Dutchman Falls

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
27 ft (8.2 m)
Location
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Access status
Loyalsock Trail and marked spur from a parking area
The walk
0.3 miles one way, per PA Bucket List
Ground & access
Short but steep in places; the descent to the base can be hard, and PA Bucket List recommends microspikes in winter.
PA Bucket List: Exploring Dutchman Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

Dutchman Falls is a 27-foot, two-tiered falls on Dutchman Run near the eastern end of the Loyalsock Trail. From the parking area on Mead Road, walk to the back of the lot behind the restrooms to the Loyalsock Trailhead. Hike downhill 0.2 miles to the old Williamsport and North Branch railroad bed, turn right on the blue-blazed Dutchman Falls Spur Trail for about 50 yards along the railbed and across Dutchman Run, then turn left into the forest to the base of the falls. Return the same way, uphill.

Plan your visit

Mead Road parking area off Route 220, Loyalsock Trail down to the old railroad bed, then the blue-blazed Dutchman Falls Spur Trail to the base

PA Bucket List gives 0.3 miles one way from the parking area to the base of Dutchman Falls: 0.2 miles on the Loyalsock Trail, then the spur trail.

Short but steep in places; the descent to the base can be hard, and PA Bucket List recommends microspikes in winter.

Where to start

Parking area on the right side of Mead Road, which leaves Route 220 about 0.86 miles north of the Loyalsock State Forest headquarters. Restrooms at the lot. Published parking coordinates 41.44810, -76.45342.

Timing & water

No seasonal restriction is mentioned. Icy in winter.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

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

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Waterfall location

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.

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