If you’re looking for directions to Little Shickshinny Falls in Luzerne County, you’re in the right place!
Little Shickshinny Falls is a beautiful 25-foot tall waterfall located on State Game Lands 260, just west of the town of Shickshinny.
Little Shickshinny Falls FAQs
Little Shickshinny Falls is located 1.25 miles west of the town of Shickshinny, which in turn is located on the west bank of the Susquehanna River along Route 11 in Luzerne County.
Yes – use GPS coordinates 41.14796, -76.16981 to navigate to the gravel State Game Lands parking lot along Shickshinny Valley Road.
The trail head is located at a wooden Game Commission gate a few yards to the west of the parking lot. IMPORTANT NOTE: The trail head IS NOT at the metal gate at the rear of the parking lot – that trail will lead you east, AWAY from the falls.
Short – approximately 300 yards along an old forest road.
Yes – the GPS coordinates for Little Shickshinny Falls are 41.14883, -76.17280, although the trail / old forest road leads you directly to the top of the falls.
An obvious, narrow footpath leads down the slope to the bottom of the falls, and a rope attached to a tree acts as a handrail of sorts. However, I have no idea who placed the rope there or how long ago, so ATTEMPT THIS STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK! 
Approximately 25 feet tall, and approximately 15 feet wide at the bottom.
A man-made dam just a few yards upstream from the falls is a very photogenic spot as well.
Little Shickshinny Falls Then and Now
Little Shickshinny Falls has been a tourist attraction for many years – I recently found a postcard image of it dating back nearly 100 years!
While some of the trees around the falls are no longer standing, the overall scene is remarkably similar today.
The dam above the falls was also the subject of a postcard.
Again – a remarkably similar scene today.
While it’s overshadowed by the infinity more famous Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park 15 miles to the north, Little Shickshinny Falls is still worthy of a visit if you happen to be passing through Luzerne County.
Still not convinced you need to visit out Little Shickshinny Falls?
Then check out this video!
Nearby Attractions
The Falls Trail at Ricketts Glenn State Park is arguably the most famous waterfall hike in Pennsylvania, and also happens to be located in Luzerne County.
Salvatore Falls is a 25 foot-tall, multi-tiered waterfall located on the State Game Lands 91 in Luzerne County.
Concrete City is one of the most-famous ghost towns in Pennsylvania, and it lies tucked away in an overgrown, wooded plot of land on the outskirts of Nanticoke, in Luzerne County.
Nay Aug Falls is a rarity in Pennsylvania, in that it is located in and owned by the city of Scranton.
Hickory Run State Park in nearby Carbon County is home to many impressive sights, including Hawk Falls.
Tobyhanna Falls is located in nearby Monroe County in the Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area.
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