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Exploring Hinckston Run Falls in Cambria County

If you’re looking for directions to Hinckston Run Falls in Cambria County, you’re in the right place!

Hinckston Run Falls is a man-made roadside waterfall formed by the outflow of the Hinckston Run Reservoir near Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The waterfall can best be viewed from the intersection of Waterfall Drive and Honan Avenue.

In fact, some locals refer to this as Honan Avenue Falls.

View of Hinckston Run Falls from the passenger seat of my truck. — View of Hinckston Run Falls from Honan Avenue.

The road is the ONLY place you are permitted to view the waterfall from, as all of the land around the falls themselves are posted as a “No Trespassing” zone.

Hinckston Run Falls in Cambria County Pennsylvania — Hinckston Run Falls in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

The GPS coordinates for the intersection are 40.37117, -78.89085.

Hinckston Run Falls near Johnstown Pennsylvania — Roadside view of the falls.

History of Hinckston Run Falls

The Hinckston Run Reservoir was built by the Cambria Steel Company (formerly the Cambria Iron Company) in 1904 to provide a steady supply of water for their steel mills in nearby Johnstown.

Cambria Iron Works in Johnstown Pennsylvania. — Cambria Iron Works in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (public domain image).

The reservoir became property of the Bethlehem Steel Company in 1923, and title was transferred to the Cambria-Somerset Authority in 2000.

Bethlehem Steel exhibit at the Johnstown Heritage Discovery Center in Cambria County Pennsylvania. — Bethlehem Steel exhibit at the nearby Johnstown Heritage Discovery Center.

The waterfall is located at the end of a 600 yard-long channel that diverts the outflow from the 103-acre reservoir over a 60-foot tall cliff, forming the “waterfall” you see today.

And while it isn’t a true “natural” waterfall, it does make for a pleasant roadside pit stop if you’re in the Johnstown area.

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A collage featuring 4 of the best roadside waterfalls in Pennsylvania, including Dry Run Falls, Hinckston Run Falls, Table Falls, and Miners Run Falls.

Nearby Attractions

17 Must-See Attractions in Cambria County showcases more remarkable sights and experiences near Hinckston Run Falls.

A collage of four photos highlighting points of interest in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Top left: An expansive aerial view of a densely built town with multiple buildings, surrounded by green hills. Top right: A stately mansion with a cascading fountain in front, set against manicured lawns and a backdrop of trees. Bottom left: A sweeping landscape view of a river curving through a colorful, forested valley during fall. Bottom right: A historic stone railroad tunnel with a bicycle parked at its entrance and an interpretive sign in the foreground. — Scenes from Cambria County.

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