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Hinckston RD Waterfall

4.6 ★★★★★ 240 Google reviews · Running trail in Johnstown, Pennsylvania · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Hinckston RD Waterfall yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Nature preserve featuring a roadside waterfall that's easy to find.

What runners say about Hinckston RD Waterfall

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (240 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“Beautiful place to visit, depending on the route you made need 4x4, there is a paved road comes right to it, name escapes me at this time.”

What a precious hidden gem!! I can't believe am only 30 min away and never heard of this place until I was looking for the whipey trail and I got lost and somehow found myself at an intersection and low and behold this beauty was starring in front of me!!! Blissful paradise and you could stay there forever!!

★★★★★ — Jasmine , Sep 2021

Beautiful place to visit, depending on the route you made need 4x4, there is a paved road comes right to it, name escapes me at this time.....sry.

★★★★★ — Freddie , May 2020

No need to hike to this one...it's visible from the road. Very beautiful. Step out and take it in ❤

★★★★★ — Sarah , Jun 2021

Very cool spot right alongside the road. Easy to find and no hike needed at all. The water is very gorgeous, and the waterfall is decent sized! You will get in trouble for climbing around it, but it was worth it. Very good time and very impressive place!

★★★★★ — Haven , Apr 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 34 mentions

“Beautiful place to visit, depending on the route you made need 4x4, there is a paved road comes right to it, name escapes me at this time.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“No parking but we just pulled to the side of the road with our hazards and was able to take some beautiful shots.”

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Plan your run at Hinckston RD Waterfall

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Where to find Hinckston RD Waterfall

Hinckston Run Rd, Johnstown, PA 15906

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Running trails near Johnstown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Joseph P Whipey Hiking Trail

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Honan Ave Community Hiking and Biking Trail

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Brownstown Trail at Stackhouse Park

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Stackhouse Park

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ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering kid-friendly hiking trails, picnic tables, and a story walk for children.

3.9 miles away

Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy and Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

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ScenicDog-friendly

Many heroes of the American Revolution & the Civil War were buried at this landscaped park.

4.3 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.