If you’re looking for directions to Angel Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest, you’re in the right place!
At 70 feet tall, Angel Falls is considered the tallest waterfall in the Loyalsock State Forest.
As if that weren’t enough to garner your interest, just below Angel Falls lies Gipson Falls, a fantastic 20-footer in its own right.
Directions to Angel Falls
Thanks to a 2025 reroute of the Loyalsock Trail, getting to Angel Falls (and Gipson Falls right below it) is easier than ever.
Parking is at the trailhead lot along Brunnerdale Road, pictured below.
If navigating by GPS coordinates, use 41.38518, -76.66822 to find the parking lot.
From here, it’s a simple 1 mile hike along the Loyalsock Trail to Angel Falls.
The first 2/3rds of the hike is essentially flat as you follow the Loyalsock Trail along Ogdonia Creek.
At roughly 1/3 of a mile into the hike, you’ll be directed onto the new, rerouted version of the Loyalsock Trail.
You’ll continue along the LT for another 1/3 of a mile until you reach a wet crossing (pictured below) of Falls Run.
From here, you’ll hike the final 1/3rd of a mile uphill, climbing along Falls Run to reach Angel Falls.
Both Gipson Falls and Angel Falls above it are marked with blue spur trail markers along the LT.
On my most recent visit I elected to visit Angel Falls first, stopping at Gipson Falls to my way back down the trail.
No matter which order you do them in, make sure to visit both.
Exploring Angel Falls
Officially, Angel Falls is listed at 70 feet tall.
Let me tell you – when you’re standing at the base it feels taller than that!
It’s hard to catch Angel Falls raging unless you time things just right- during the spring thaw or after a hard summer rain are your best bets.
It’s difficult to fit the entirety of Angel Falls into a single photo, unless you are using a wide angle lens.
Exploring Gipson Falls
The downstream view of Gipson Falls is striking.
This is an excellent winter waterfall as you get some outstanding ice formations in the Falls Run Gorge.
When you finally get up close to Gipson Falls, you realize it’s every bit of 20 feet tall.
Here’s my hiking buddy Steve standing on the left side of the falls for scale.
There are also some picturesque cascades just below Gipson Falls; if you have the time, they’re worth checking out.
When you’ve had your fill of Angel Falls and Gipson Falls, simply retrace your steps along the Loyalsock Trail, back to the parking area along Brunnerdale Road.
Nearby Attractions
Dry Run Falls is a roadside waterfall just minutes from Angel Falls and Gipson Falls.
Looking for something more off-the-beaten-path?
Consider Dutters Run Falls, which shares a parking area with Dry Run Falls
Looking for a full day’s worth of waterfall action?
Then check out 10 Must-See Waterfalls Near Worlds End State Park.
In this guide you’ll find maps and detailed directions to 10 great waterfalls in and around Worlds End State Park.
If scenic vistas are your thing, check out nearby High Knob Overlook, easily one of the most popular roadside attractions in all of Sullivan County!
Ticklish Rock is a gravity-defying sandstone pillar on a forested plateau in Sullivan County.
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