Hike to the Waterfalls of Rollinson, Wolf, and Lye Runs-State Game Lands 12
The biggest falls on Rollinson RunLength: Highly variable depending on the routes you take, can be 9-14 miles.
Trail conditions: other than the game commission road, this hike is off trail. Most of the woods are fairly open, so off trail navigation is pretty easy, but you should have experience doing so. Hike along the creeks to see the waterfalls.
Parking: 41.584131, -76.770659
Highlights: Several waterfalls, views of Schrader Creek, isolation, spring wildflowers.
Terrain: Generally easy to moderate. Must hike along creeks. Rollinson Run is somewhat gorged in and requires hiking, climbing along waterfalls.
Issues: Do not attempt this hike in high water. Off trail navigation required to the waterfalls, you should have experience with that type of navigation.
Description: Schrader Creek Valley is full of natural beauty. It has many waterfalls, views, big rocks, gorges, and historical remnants. This hike is to the hidden gem of Rollinson Run.
Schrader Creek Road is the common artery for this hike. It is a long walk, but there are many views of Schrader Creek, and great opportunities for wildlife, wildflowers, and bird watching. Prepare for sun exposure on hot days. Of course, the best way to travel this road is by bike.
Lye Run is scenic, but not a must see. It has two gorges or glens with cascades and slides. The tallest might be five feet. There are bedrock pools. If you want to explore an out of the way place with nice scenery that few people see, hike along Lye Run.
Rollinson Run is the absolute must see. It’s why you are hiking this. Hike up the creek and soon enter a striking gorge about 700 feet long. It is surrounded by cliffs and ledges. While there are places to climb out, you are somewhat gorged in. There are three or four falls and bedrock slides. The bottom falls is over 20 feet, the middle is about 10, and the top is a huge double slide 40-50 feet tall. It is impressive. At the middle falls is a towering cliff with springs tumbling out of it. Must be incredible when it freezes.
Most people also visit Wolf Run. The woods are open between Rollinson and Wolf, so just walk across the plateau. Wolf has two falls, the bottom one is less than 15, the top one is about 10 feet tall. There are several other smaller slides and cascades.
Return to the road and walk it back to the parking area.
A prior hike to Rollinson Run.
Black line is Schrader Creek Rd. Blue dots are areas with waterfalls and cascades. This is not a gps track, it is for general directional purposes. Accuracy not guaranteed, hike at your own risk.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jeff Mitchell-Outdoors Author (@hiking_mitch)
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