Hike to Tamarack Falls-Loyalsock State Forest

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Tamarack Falls is one of the most scenic falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.  At about 20 feet or so in height, the falls is located in a beautiful grotto of fractured rock with hemlocks.  The trail to it easy and very enjoyable, if you can find it. This is the easiest and most scenic route to the falls.  It is neither marked or signed, but does follow an obvious old forest grade to the top of the falls.  Hemlocks adorn this trail, making this hike very enjoyable.  You may notice some orange plastic flagging along the trail.   

The trail is level and then descends gradually until it nears Tamarack Run.  The trail then descends along the creek.  The grade fades out, but simply follow the creek downstream along a path to the top of the falls.  The trail then switchbacks down along some ledges to the bottom of the falls.  The gorge is rugged with lots of rocks and cascades.  Enjoy the cave-like overhang in the grotto.  There are no other sizeable falls downstream, but there are more cascades.  Return the way you came.  

This hike is short, about .6 mile, one way.  There is no established parking along the road, pull off as best you can.  The trail, or old grade, meets Loyalsock Road at about 41.472756, -76.528259. The above map is by Ben Van Riper.

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Never tire of Tamarack Falls, a unique falls. Loyalsock State Forest.

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