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Exploring Bent Run Falls in Warren County

A collage of two photos taken at Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, showing on the left the cascading waters of the roadside waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks in the Allegheny National Forest, and on the right the Bent Run Waterfall Access sign marking the entrance to the short trail leading to the falls.

If you’re looking for information about visiting Bent Run Falls in Warren County, you’re in the right place!

A close-up view of Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, featuring multiple tiers of water cascading over mossy boulders and fallen branches in a forested section of the Allegheny National Forest.

Bent Run Falls is a cascade-style roadside waterfall located in the Allegheny National Forest, just off Route 59.

If navigating by GPS, you’ll find the parking area next to the falls located at coordinates 41.83528, -78.9965.

A view of the small gravel parking area next to Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, with a red Toyota Tacoma parked in front of the Bent Run Waterfall Access sign and a forested backdrop in the Allegheny National Forest.

From the sign at the back of the parking area, bear right down the embankment to the base of the falls.

A view of the Bent Run Waterfall Access sign marking the start of the short trail to Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by a forested landscape in the Allegheny National Forest.

While there is a trail that continues uphill along Bent Run, the falls themselves are located right next to the parking lot.

A scenic view of Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, with water cascading over moss-covered boulders and fallen logs in a rugged forest setting within the Allegheny National Forest.

In fact, the best view of Bent Run Falls is had by standing on top of the culvert which passes under Route 59.

A view of a concrete culvert at the base of Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, with a small stream flowing from the tunnel surrounded by moss-covered rocks and forest vegetation in the Allegheny National Forest.

From here you have a view of all the cascades that make up Bent Run Falls.

A wide view of Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, with water cascading over multiple tiers of mossy boulders and flowing through a rocky forest gorge in the Allegheny National Forest.

You can also get an up-close look at smaller sections of the falls by walking (carefully) upstream.

A close-up view of Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, showing water cascading down moss-covered rocks and fallen branches in a forested gorge within the Allegheny National Forest.

Bent Run Falls is right across the road from the famous Kinzua Dam.

A view from the roadside near Bent Run Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, featuring a red Toyota Tacoma parked beside Route 59 with the Kinzua Dam and the Allegheny Reservoir visible in the background, surrounded by forested hills in the Allegheny National Forest.

Be sure to check out the overlooks on the opposite side of Route 59 that offer views of both the dam and the Allegheny Reservoir created by the dam.

Completed in 1965, the main purpose of Kinzua Dam was flood control on the Allegheny River, but it also provides for hydroelectric power production.

A scenic view of the Kinzua Dam in Warren County, Pennsylvania, captured from a downstream perspective. The massive concrete structure dominates the landscape, with water cascading down from the spillways into the Allegheny River below. The dam is set amidst a lush, green valley with forested hills on either side, under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, dense vegetation and trees frame the view, adding depth to the composition. The well-manicured grass on the embankment to the left of the dam contrasts with the ruggedness of the dam itself, highlighting the blend of natural and engineered elements in this impressive scene.

The Allegheny Reservoir is 27 miles long, 14 miles in Pennsylvania and 13 miles in New York, with 91 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 130 feet.

A serene view of the Allegheny Reservoir at Kinzua Beach in Warren County, Pennsylvania, captured from an overlook. The reservoir's calm waters reflect the partly cloudy sky, surrounded by rolling green hills on both sides. In the foreground, lush greenery, including trees and bushes, frames the picturesque scene, adding depth and color to the natural landscape.

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Collage of four scenic locations in Warren County, Pennsylvania, featuring Hector Falls cascading down a rock face, the calm waters of Chapman Lake reflecting the sky, an aerial view of downtown Warren along the Allegheny River, and people relaxing on the sandy beach at Kinzua Beach near the Kinzua Dam.

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