Fall Run Trail In Pennsylvania Is A 1.4-Mile Out-And-Back Hike With A Waterfall Finish
Hiking’s just about the perfect outdoor activity all year around. Fall Run Trail in Pennsylvania is one of those hikes that you can take any time of the year, and it’s picture-perfect. In fact, with all of its natural beauty, the pretty trail definitely deserves a visit at least once each season. It also features a magical surprise.
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Just about 15 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Fall Run Park in Glenshaw is brimming with natural beauty. You can see some of that beauty by going on a hike.
Fall Run Trail, a 1.4-mile out and back trail, attracts hikers of all ages and of all skill levels with its easy rating and its beautiful scenery, most notably Fall Run Falls.
The meandering trail is just as pretty drenched in the summer's golden sunlight as it is blanked by winter's snow. Along the way to the waterfall, you'll cross over a picturesque footbridge and...
You'll probably hear the gentle gushing of the waterfall before you see it. Fall Run Falls cascades down 30 feet and is particularly pretty after a rainfall.
If you're up for climbing, you can take the stairs for sensational aerial views of the waterfall. Be careful after a rain, as the stairs can get slippery.
After your out and back hike, you might want to check out the rest of the park, too. It offers such fun amenities as a basketball court, a playground, and picnic tables.
Have you hiked Fall Run Trail in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! For the ultimate waterfall hike in Pennsylvania, make your way to Ricketts Glen State Park, home of 21 waterfalls.
Address: 187 Fall Run Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116, USA
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