Exploring East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

Downstream view of East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.
Downstream view of East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

East Branch Falls is a wonderful 25-foot tall waterfall on the East Branch of Mill Creek in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Located approximately 4 miles west of Hillsgrove in Sullivan County, East Branch Falls is what I would call an almost-roadside waterfall, located just 50 yards or so off of Walker Road, a State Forest road.

Walker Road near its intersection with Camels Road in the Loyalsock State Forest.
Walker Road near its intersection with Camels Road in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Getting There

How to Find East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

  1. From Hillsgrove, turn off of Route 87 and travel west on Mill Creek Road (a dirt road) for approximately 4 miles.

    At intersection with Bear Wallow Road Road (GPS coordinates 41.48127, -76.74790), turn right on Bear Wallow Road and then immediately left on Walker Road.
    Map to East Branch Falls and Middle Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

  2. Follow Walker Road 0.8 miles to an obvious but unmarked parking area on left (stream) side of the road.

    GPS coordinates for East Branch Falls parking area are 41.49100, -76.75208.
    East Branch Falls parking area along Walker Road in the Loyalsock State Forest.

  3. Hike down the hill from the parking area approximately 50 yards to reach the top of East Branch Falls.

    View from the top of East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

  4. Carefully follow an obvious footpath downstream to reach the bottom of East Branch Falls.

    Side view of East Branch Falls in Sullivan County Pennsylvania.


Exploring East Branch Falls

East Branch Falls seems to knife its way through a wall of solid rock.

East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest
East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

There is really no bad angle to view East Branch Falls from.

East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.
Downstream view of East Branch Falls.

Its ease of access makes East Branch Falls one of the prettiest almost-roadside waterfalls in all of PA.

East Branch Falls near Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania.
East Branch Falls near Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania.

The cascades above it are equally picturesque.

East Branch of Mill Creek upstream from East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.
East Branch of Mill Creek upstream from East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

The relentless power of water to reshape these rocks along the East Branch of Mill Creek is remarkable.

Cascades above East Branch Falls in Sullivan County.
Cascades above East Branch Falls in Sullivan County.

Put East Branch Falls on your PA Bucket List – you’ll be glad you did!

East Branch Falls on Mill Creek in the Loyalsock State Forest
East Branch Falls on Mill Creek in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Still not convinced you need to see East Branch Falls?

Then check out this video!

Nearby Attractions

Middle Branch Falls is located just minutes away, along Camels Road in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Lower Middle Branch Falls along Camels Road in the Loyalsock State Forest.
Lower Middle Branch Falls along Camels Road in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Emerald Falls is a picturesque 15 foot-tall waterfall in the Sullivan County portion of the Loyalsock State Forest.

Downstream view of Emerald Falls along Swamp Run in the Loyalsock State Forest.
Downstream view of Emerald Falls.

Mill Creek Falls is a photogenic 12-foot tall waterfall located just off of Mill Creek Road near Hillsgrove.

Mill Creek Falls near Hillsgrove Pennsylvania.
Mill Creek Falls near Hillsgrove.

Dry Run Falls is another excellent roadside waterfall, located just east of Hillsgrove in the Loyalsock State Forest.

A summer view of Dry Run Falls in Sullivan County, PA.
A summer view of Dry Run Falls in Sullivan County, PA.

Angel Falls is located close by as well, and is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Angel Falls in Pennsylvania's Loyalsock State Forest.
Angel Falls in Pennsylvania’s Loyalsock State Forest.

Ketchum Run Falls is located off of High Knob Road, between Hillsgrove and Worlds End State Park, along the Ketchum Run Trail.

Ketchum Run Falls in the summer.
Ketchum Run Falls in the summer.

The 20 Best Things to Do at Worlds End State Park will give you the lowdown on the must-see destinations at this popular Sullivan County attraction.

Loyalsock Canyon Vista Sullivan County Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park.

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Rusty Glessner
Rusty Glessner is a professional photographer, lifelong Pennsylvanian, and a frequently-cited authority on PA's best travel destinations.