Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park

Hawk Falls Trailhead
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Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park
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Distance
0.68 miles
Elevation Gain
108 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Family Friendly
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
Waterfall
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Added by John Maurizi

This accessible and beautiful falls trail is a must-do for hikers in the area or passing through. Amble through the trees of Hickory Run State Park and enjoy the view of Hawk Falls.

Hawk Falls is located in Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania in the Poconos Mountains. The trail is mostly downhill, with some slippery sections so wear adequate shoes and take caution when you approach the falls. A rock outcrop at the top of the falls makes for a great lookout point. The 0.7 out-and-back trail is a good option for families as it is fairly short and manageable for hikers of all skill-levels.

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Sharon Y
1/20/2026
Easy beginner hike and a quick one to squeeze in between other hikes in the area. The waterfall was spectacular, refreshing and peaceful to ...
Easy To Park
Well Maintained
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Alexis Morisi
6/14/2023
easy hike for beginners
be careful in the winter, it just extremely slippery.
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Kyle C
10/21/2020
Nice Walk
A good walk for the area. The access is easy and the trail is easy walking until the last hundred yards or so, ...
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John Clairmont
6/18/2020
Fun but Crowded
When we went a couple years ago, this hike was fun and we got some good pictures along the way. However, it was extremely ...
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Trucker Derek
7/14/2018
A favorite
I absolutely love this short easy stroll to the waterfall/swimming hole in Hickory Run State Park.
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Kym Baldwin Ney
5/24/2018
Hiking to Hawk Falls at Dawn
We started this hike at 7:30am and had the entire trail to ourselves. We took our time and enjoyed the sound of the water. ...
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Shannon Bushinsky
7/18/2017
Family Friendly
Hiking this trail is accessible for a wide range of ages. Not too steep but still had exciting topography.
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Jude Dizon
5/1/2017
Brilliantly Easy
The hike was incredibly easy and safe for kids of all ages. Once you have parked in the designated parking area off rte.534 the ...
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Katrina Bernaus
7/25/2016
Fun cliff Jumping
Great place to swim and jump off the rocks. Several different height options including a safer 5ft one for kids. Just be careful to ...
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