Hawk Falls Trail Trail Guide

Located in Hickory Run State Park in Carbon County in eastern Pennsylvania, Hawk Falls Trail is an easy out and back nature trail that has connecting trails for more challenging and longer hikes throughout the park. It has scenic lookouts, streams, and a tranquil spot to view the falls.

Key Features
  • Hawk Falls is a picturesque 25ft natural waterfall.
  • Hawk Run and Mud Run creeks.
  • Beautiful views from the rocky summit of Bonticou Crag.
  • Option to add the Orchard Loop Trail.
  • Rt. 476 spans Mud Run offering a nice photo op.
Trail Guide Disclaimer

This guide starts at the trailhead on Pa-534, GPS: 41.010763, -75.634145

Trail Sign
0.0mi: Trail Sign, Follow Yellow
Easy Trail
0.1mi: Easy Trail
Bridge
0.2mi: Bridge over Hawk Run
Trail Junction
0.4mi: Orchard Trail Junction
Mud Run
0.5mi: Mud Run
Under Rt.476
0.6mi: Under Rt.476
Hawk Falls
0.6mi: Hawk Falls
At this point you have reached the falls you can return back to the trailhead the same way you came or explore the connecting Orchard Trail.
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Pa DCNR Hickory Run State Park Info

Hawk Falls
Hawk Falls
Location Carbon County, Pa
Coordinates 41.010763, -75.634145
Falls Height 25ft
Difficulty 2/10
Popularity Very High

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