Shawng13’s Trip Reports
Explore 17 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, Shawng13
Fred Woods Trail
Elk State Forest
Driftwood, PA
Driftwood, PA
3.7
miles
/ 6.0 km
April 21, 2024
I took my family and did an Out-and-back to the Rock City portion of the trail. This is one of my favorite places and it was fun to meander through the huge boulders. This place never disappoints even on a chilly April day with not much foliage on the trees
Hiking
Rough Hill Trail
Loyalsock State Forest
Barbours, PA
Barbours, PA
Water Tank Falls via Water Tank Trail
Tioga State Forest
Morris, PA
Morris, PA
5.8
miles
/ 9.3 km
April 06, 2024
I completed this hike after several days of rain so I had expectations of a good flow at the falls and was not disappointed. MST and Water Tank Trails were easy to follow, I did divert near the double falls dropping down into the run. This area was very rugged and I had to use caution as I moved around the waterfalls. I continued down to the rail trail and was able to also enjoy distance views of seasonal waterfalls on the opposite side of Pine Creek. I then followed the rail trail to Benjamin Hollow and was surprised to also see some falls on Clay Mine Run and again looking across the creek at Dillon Hollow. I hiked up Benjamin Hollow a short distance to capture a couple photos and then retraced my steps back.
Hiking
Bradford Falls and Lower Falls
State Game Lands 36
Canton, PA
Canton, PA
2.4
miles
/ 3.9 km
March 23, 2024
This was my 2nd visit to the area and my route varies some from the write up. I hiked directly up Falls Creek, crossing a couple times as I made it up to Bradford Falls. I then climbed up and round to the top of Bradford Falls to view Barclay Falls and continued up creek to Laquin Falls. I then enjoyed a short stroll at the top along a large rock outcropping before cutting back down to the old trail and looping back to the road. Falls creek area is a beautiful and fun area to explore, even on a cold rainy March day.
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Dutchman Run Falls Trail
McIntyre Wild Area
Ralston, PA
Ralston, PA
2.7
miles
/ 4.3 km
January 15, 2024
I've hiked Dutchman Run many times and opted to come in from the top. It was a cold day with starting temp 11 degrees. The area is amazing to explore and I found some remnants that I hadn't on previous hikes. I did not go all the way down to the first falls, my goal was to see the double falls (Third Falls) where the tributary comes in from the right know there would by a high flow. I also visited Castle Falls and Mine Shaft Falls on the way back to where I parked.
Hiking
Little Jax Rock Overlook
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
1.8
miles
/ 2.9 km
November 23, 2023
My Black Friday hike was to get to the bottom on Bear Run Falls, I successfully accomplished that and as I was below the falls, I was able to spot this rock outcropping and decided to explore to see what it was, I was unaware that it was Little Jax Rock Overlook until I reached it. It's a beautiful little spot. I continued uphill and connected with the West Rim Trail and back out to where I parked the car.
Hiking
Yellow Dog Falls
Loyalsock State Forest
Trout Run, PA
Trout Run, PA
1.8
miles
/ 2.9 km
October 27, 2023
This confluence is one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania. On this hike, crossed Rock Run and hung the hammock to relax a little across from Yellow Dog Falls and then looped back by climbing to Rock Run Road (Pioneer Rd on MyHikes map) and back out.
Hiking
Hounds Run Hike
McIntyre Wild Area
Trout Run, PA
Trout Run, PA
Hilborn Loop
State Game Lands 68
Slate Run, PA
Slate Run, PA
Sand Run Falls Trail
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
7.5
miles
/ 12.1 km
January 16, 2023
I did this as a solo backpacking trip to winter camp at Sand Run Falls. From the Parking area, I connected with MST trail and hiked in. I took my boots off and did the cold water crossing above the falls. I hammock camped in the area at the base of the falls. In the morning a crossed the water below the falls and looped back up to the trail near the unnamed falls and then back to the parking area.
Camping
Hiking
Twin Sisters Trail to Vista
Susquehannock State Forest
Austin, PA
Austin, PA
5.0
miles
/ 8.0 km
August 19, 2023
The Twin Sisters is one of the best places to camp out and enjoy the night sky. This was my 2nd time camping out at Twin Sisters, the first time I camped in the South Meadow. The trail like my previous visit was overgrown in places. I explored around the North Meadow and we set up camp at the far edge of the North Meadow. It was an incredible night to view the night sky and catch some of the Perseids Meteor Shower.
Camping
Hiking
Sandy Bottom Vista
State Game Lands 134
Hillsgrove, PA
Hillsgrove, PA
1.9
miles
/ 3.1 km
April 04, 2023
This was my first hike to Sandy Bottom Vista. The Gate was closed and I parked at the large lot. I did this as an early morning hike, just before sunrise out to the vista and back before my workday. I immediately fell in love with the view and knew I would be back. I also got to watch a bald eagle fly around below me from the pedestal rock.
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