Exploring Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County

Mine Hole Run Falls Tioga County PA
Mine Hole Run Falls Tioga County PA

Mine Hole Run Falls is an easy-to-reach roadside waterfall in the Tioga State Forest.

Checking in at around 6 feet tall, it is by no means one of the main attractions in Tioga County.

But is a marvelous little spot, and since it requires very little effort to see it, Mine Hole Run Falls makes a great pit stop on your way to other adventures in the area.

Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County
Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County

How to Find Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County

Mine Hole Run Falls is located approximately 2.5 miles north of Cedar Run, in Tioga County.

How to find Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County PA
How to find Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County, PA

Located near the intersection of Mine Hole Road and Leetonia Road, Mine Hole Run Falls can be found at GPS coordinates 41.55581, -77.45833.

Map to Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County Pennsylvania
Map to Mine Hole Run Falls in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Find a safe spot to pull off of Mine Hole Road near those coordinates and walk down to the stream.

The large pool at its base is the reason why this spot pops up on so many swimming hole-related websites.

Mine Hole Run Falls in Pennsylvania

There are plenty of photogenic spots above the main falls as well.

Mine Hole Run near Cedar Run in the Tioga State Forest
Mine Hole Run near Cedar Run in the Tioga State Forest

Nothing I’d classify as a waterfall, but certainly some remarkable little rapids.

Mine Hole Run Falls in the Tioga State Forest Pennsylvania
Mine Hole Run Falls in the Tioga State Forest

The area around Mine Hole Run Falls stays green most of the year, as it features a great deal of moss and hemlocks

Mine Hole Run Falls in the Tioga State Forest
Mine Hole Run Falls in the Tioga State Forest

Be sure to check out Mine Hole Run Falls next time your travels take you up Route 414 near Cedar Run.

You’ll be glad you did!


Nearby Attractions

Bohen Run Falls is located near Blackwell along the Bohen Trail.

The author at Bohen Run Falls.
The author at Bohen Run Falls.

Also located near Blackwell, you’ll find Stone Quarry Run Falls and Water Tank Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail.

Stone Quarry Run Falls in mid-March 2019.
Stone Quarry Run Falls in mid-March 2019.

Burdic Run Falls is located 6 miles north of Mine Hole Run Falls along the Seimons Trail.

Hiker at Burdic Run Falls in Tioga County Pennsylvania
Triumphant hiker at Burdic Run Falls in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Colton Point State Park features outstanding views of the PA Grand Canyon.

Looking out over Pine Creek from Colton Point State Park
Looking out over Pine Creek from Colton Point State Park

And the Turkey Path at Colton Point State Park also features a large waterfall along the Rexford Branch of Fourmile Run.

Rexford Branch Falls in the Pine Creek Gorge Natural Area.
Rexford Branch Falls in the Pine Creek Gorge Natural Area.

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