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Loyalsock Trailhead Dutchman Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Dushore, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Loyalsock Trailhead Dutchman Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
Hiking spot near the Loyalsock Creek featuring several waterfalls and trails, rocky in parts.
What runners say about Loyalsock Trailhead Dutchman Falls
“I was fortunate to hike there with a local hike leader, he took us to the waterfall and the Haystacks and showed us Brook Kedron after that, beautiful hike!”
“Well marked trails leading to the falls and to other areas along the river.”
Fun hiking location. The more difficult trail can be tricky at times. The trails are well marked so getting lost would be difficult. The Dutchman falls are beautiful and located close to the parking locations. The haystacks are a decent walk away.
You used to pull off the side of the road to get back to Dutchman falls and the haystacks. Now you turn off, and go to a parking lot, with a bathroom, trail info sign, etc. This is much better. There are two trail options back to the haystacks.
It was quite the trail in getting to the waterfall. It was rocky and steep but, it does get flatter towards the end. On the way back we took a different route which was uphill but a little easier, overall it was challenging.
East end parking for thru hiking the Loyalsock trail (59.2 miles). This is a great section of the trail also, Sones Pond, the Haystacks and Dutchman falls. Please practice LNT ( LEAVE NO TRACE ) If everyone does their share, places like this will remain beautiful and unspoiled.
Trail conditions & character
“I was fortunate to hike there with a local hike leader, he took us to the waterfall and the Haystacks and showed us Brook Kedron after that, beautiful hike!”
“Now you turn off, and go to a parking lot, with a bathroom, trail info sign, etc.”
“The decline and return incline could be a little rough for some, but the falls make it worth it.”
“Trail is short walk and is rocky and steep as you start out but its not a bad walk.”
“Well marked trails leading to the falls and to other areas along the river.”
“Now you turn off, and go to a parking lot, with a bathroom, trail info sign, etc.”
Plan your run at Loyalsock Trailhead Dutchman Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
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