Double Run and Warren’s Window Loop-Worlds End State Park

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Double Run and Warren’s Window Loop-Worlds End State Park

Double Run

Length: About 1.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate. There are some steep, rocky sections.

Trail conditions: Marked and well established.

Highlights: View, mini-rock city, ledges, waterfalls, cascades.

Parking: 41.465865, -76.578623

Description: This small loop is an ideal hike at Worlds End. It is packed with scenery and a great introduction to this classic state park. From the parking area, follow the Double Run Nature Trail, passing the outdoor chapel and cascades on Double Run. Turn left onto the Link Trail, marked with red x’s. The trail follows Double Run heading upstream. Enjoy the stunning scenery with large mossy boulders, cascades, falls, and pools.

Turn away from the run and cross a dirt road. Began a moderate climb below some ledges. The trail levels. Turn left onto the blue Canyon Vista Trail. This trail makes its way to the edge with some partial views as it traverses the tops of ledges. Hike through a mini rock maze and then reach the fine view at Warren’s Window as it looks into the canyon of the Loyalsock Creek.

Leave the view on level terrain and turn left onto the Loyalsock Trail (LT). Descend on the LT through some rocky areas with hemlocks. Cross the dirt road and return to the Link Trail, completing the loop. Turn right to go back to the parking area.