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Wild Creek Falls Trail Head
4.3 ★★★★☆ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in Lehighton, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wild Creek Falls Trail Head's 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.
What runners say about Wild Creek Falls Trail Head
“Was stunning, very well marked, clean and quiet!”
“Wild Creek fall is not very big, about 10-12’ drop but the rock structure, small whirlpool and sequential smaller drop falls as you walk up towards it make for a beautiful scene.”
“A nice and fairly easy hike down to a stream and a small waterfall.”
The trailhead parking is ample but is sort of secluded if your headed away from Beltzville State Park. Trails very well blazed and paths are graded as well and very wide. There are a number of ways to the falls as well as a number of different viewing platforms. There a sign that states no swimming, wading or fishing.
This is one of the better spots in the area just to come and chill out, but it can be pretty packed occasionally. You’re not supposed to swim but a lot of people do, especially on hot days.
One of the best trails I’ve been on in a while! Was stunning, very well marked, clean and quiet!! Only saw a couple of people. Really enjoyed and will definitely be back.
Amazing place. Fun trails and good for all ages. Had a nice time. Plan to go again soon and bring some food and play some lite music.
Trail conditions & character
“Wild Creek fall is not very big, about 10-12’ drop but the rock structure, small whirlpool and sequential smaller drop falls as you walk up towards it make for a beautiful scene.”
“The trailhead parking is ample but is sort of secluded if your headed away from Beltzville State Park.”
“Was stunning, very well marked, clean and quiet!”
Plan your run at Wild Creek Falls Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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