Wonderful Rock Run- TR

“Nestled in a deep gorge, within the Loyalsock State Forest, is Rock Run, a creek of great beauty. This untouched watershed creates a crystal clear stream that has scoured the bedrock, creating chutes, slides, chasms, and falls. Cliffs rise over it, as boulders are strewn about. We hiked up the creek during a beautiful, hot afternoon. I swam in one pool and slid down a chute, the water was crystalline and cold.

The scenery is superb; springs seep from the layers of cliffs, creating draperies of moss. Springs also polish the contoured bedrock. You can see the bottom, 10-20 feet below.

As the sun was setting, we hiked up Miners Run. Sadly it was too dark to take pics. Miners Run is a tributary to Rock Run and it has carved a glen of remarkable beauty. Falls after falls; massive boulders laying everywhere. Cliffs encased the glen in twilight. We scrambled up the stream bed, climbing up the boulders.

The Boulder Arch was a highlight, as was "spelunking" under another boulder through which the creek flowed underneath.

We hiked back out as it was dark. A great way to spend the day.

Rock Run Gorge is such an awesome place.

Enjoy the pics.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/574160237InTWmB?vhost=outdoors&start=0
last edited: 8/17/09 7:28:40 AM”

“Great pictures. Thanks, for sharing.”

“jmitch, what state is this?”

“HiknMachine- Thanks

Roseymonster- PA”

“This is also the creek "Backpacker" said had the best swimming holes in the country a year or so ago.

Can't say if that's true, but the swimming holes are awesome.”