How to Find Holcomb Falls in Bradford County

The roadside Holcomb Falls in Bradford County Pennsylvania.
The roadside Holcomb Falls in Bradford County.

Holcomb Falls is an exceptional roadside waterfall located along Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County.

How to find Holcomb Falls in Bradford County Pennsylvania.
How to find Holcomb Falls in Bradford County.

From Route 414 in the village of Leroy, turn south onto Mill Street, which becomes Leroy Mountain Road, and follow it 1.3 miles to the pull-off in front of Holcomb Falls.

Toyota Tacoma parked in front of Holcomb Falls along Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County PA
Toyota Tacoma parked in front of Holcomb Falls along Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County.

If navigating by GPS, use coordinates 41.66073, -76.70042 to find Holcomb Falls.

Holcomb Falls along Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County PA.
Holcomb Falls along Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County.

Holcomb Falls is located on an unnamed stream that drains Holcomb Pond (thus the name), and while the pull-off is within the public road right-of-way, the falls themselves are on private property.

So please do not trespass – observe Holcomb Falls from the road only!

Springtime at Holcomb Falls in Bradford County Pennsylvania.
Springtime at Holcomb Falls in Bradford County.

When it comes to bang-for-your-buck, Holcomb Falls is one of the most photogenic roadside waterfalls in Pennsylvania!

Even the road itself is quite photogenic – I snapped this shot on the way down off of Leroy Mountain, headed towards Route 414.

Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County Pennsylvania.
Leroy Mountain Road in Bradford County.

Hiking the Bradford Falls Trail in Bradford County will introduce you to an outstanding hike to three magnificent waterfalls on State Game Lands 36, including one of the tallest waterfalls in Pennsylvania!

Approaching the 70 foot-tall Bradford Falls on State Game Lands 36.
Approaching the 70 foot-tall Bradford Falls on State Game Lands 36.

Deep Hollow Falls is an easy-to-reach waterfall, also located on State Game Lands 36 in Bradford County.

The author at Deep Hollow Falls in Bradford County PA
The author at Deep Hollow Falls in Bradford County

Thomas Run Falls is yet another outstanding Bradford County waterfall, located on State Game Lands 12 near the ghost town of Laquin.

Thomas Run Falls on Bradford County's State Game Lands 12.
Thomas Run Falls near the ghost town of Laquin in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

Looking for even more roadside waterfalls?

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

Then be sure to check out my directory of more than 30 of the finest roadside waterfalls in Pennsylvania!

Mineral Spring Falls in Sullivan County PA
The roadside Mineral Spring Falls in Sullivan County, PA.

Looking for something a little more challenging?

The author at Abbott Run Falls in the McIntyre Wild Area.
The author at Abbott Run Falls in the McIntyre Wild Area.

Then be sure to check out my McIntyre Wild Area Waterfalls Guide, with directions to more than a dozen rugged waterfalls located off-trail and just south, in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Two photographers enjoying the scenery at Hounds Run Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.
Two photographers enjoying the scenery at Hounds Run Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

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