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Exploring Stewarton Falls in Fayette County

Stewarton Falls in Fayette County, Pennsylvania is an exceptional 15-foot tall waterfall on Crooked Creek, part of the Bear Run Nature Reserve.

Located just off of Stewarton Road, this land is owned by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the same organization that manages nearby and world-famous Fallingwater.

Part of the mission of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is to promote hiking, hunting, and fishing opportunities in the Laurel Highlands, and you can read their visiting guidelines HERE.

Stewarton Falls near Mill Run in Fayette County Pennsylvania. — Stewarton Falls near Mill Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

How to Find Stewarton Falls in Fayette County

Stewarton Falls sits approximately 2 miles off of Route 381, just north of Fallingwater, along Stewarton Road.

Parking is roadside along Stewarton Road near GPS coordinates 39.92765, -79.47835.

Stewarton Falls parking area with the top of the falls visible in the background.

Stewarton Falls falls themselves are located approximately 50 feet off the side of the road and visible from the roadside pull-off.

Stewarton Falls near Fallingwater in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Viewing the Falls

Plenty of natural greenery surrounds Stewarton Falls.

Stewarton Falls on Crooked Creek n Fayette County Pennsylvania — Stewarton Falls on Crooked Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

And while it does take a significant rain or snowmelt event to really get Crooked Run flowing, if you’re lucky (or have planned well) you’ll catch it looking like it does in the video below.

Its almost-roadside location makes Stewarton Falls a quick and easy pitstop on your way to some of the more famous nearby attractions.

42 Must-See Roadside Waterfalls in Pennsylvania highlights dozens of the most scenic roadside waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all personally visited and photographed during my travels across the Keystone State.

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

22 Must-See Attractions in Fayette County showcases more remarkable sights and experiences near Stewarton Falls.

Collage of four seasonal outdoor scenes in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, showcasing a hiker photographing the autumn foliage, Fallingwater house surrounded by winter snow, a photographer capturing a frozen waterfall, and a person jogging on a wooden bridge amidst vibrant fall colors.

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