Quehanna Cliffs and Boulder City-Quehanna Wild Area

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As many of you know, I love the Quehanna Wild Area.  One place I had always wanted to explore were the cliffs and boulder city above Red Run.  A few months ago, Michael joined me to check it out.  

The best access is the pull off parking along Red Run Road, where the Quehanna Trail joins it.  Hike up, or east, on the trail along scenic Red Run and Sanders Draft.  There are beautiful cascades, pools, rhododendron, and hemlock.

It is an off trail hike up to see the rocks.  Some flagging marked where we left the Quehanna Trail.  The climb was steep, but the giant rocks we saw along the way provided some respite to our screaming thighs.  As we reached the top, we saw an impressive collection of giant sandstone boulders looming in the forest, often draped with moss and lichens, or surrounded by rhododendrons.  Up ahead was a prominent cliff, 50-60 feet tall.  Giant boulders were below the cliff.  There were some overhangs, and anchors for rock climbing.  
We scrambled to the top of the cliffs where there were some views, but the most interesting feature were some caves, chasms, and mazes near the north end of the cliffs.  It was a fascinating place to explore.

From there, we made our way down the steep slopes back to the Quehanna Trail.  There is a lot of great hiking nearby, including the beautiful Red Run Gorge Vista.

For the map above, the Quehanna Trail is blazed orange and red is the off trail route.

Pull off parking is at about  41.279226, -78.245685.  The cliffs are at 41.279734, -78.237746.

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We climbed up to the plateau above Red Run to explore massive boulders, caves, chasms, and cliffs. Rock climbers come here as well. Remarkable place.

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We hiked off trail to explore some ledges and then walked on the Quehanna Trail along beautiful Sanders Draft with its waterfalls and large boulders.

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Sanders Draft along the Quehanna Trail has incredibly clear water.

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Quehanna Trail over Red Run.

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Sanders Draft along the Quehanna Trail.

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