Distance: 2.8 miles.
Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult. ◆
Time: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Elevation Gain: 710 ft.
Key Features: streams, waterfall, wildflowers.
Blaze Color: yellow/red
Access: There is a small parking lot (4-6) located at the corner of Blue Ridge Drive and Shamokin Springs Road. This trail can also be accessed from on-street parking on Laurel Springs Road.
Google map directions to parking area.
This route follows the Old AT (Appalachian Trail) to Shamokin Falls. This waterfall flows year-round but is best visited after a recent rain. The trail can be very rocky and muddy in spots, so good hiking footwear is recommended. There are a few spots where bog boards are in place to help navigate through areas that are often wet.
This route is mostly moderate, although there are some difficult areas on the Upper Shamokin Gorge Trail.
