Monday, October 22, 2012

Linn Run State Park and Adams Falls


The varied topography and mixed hardwood and evergreen forest make the 612-acre Linn Run State Park a scenic place for picnicking, hiking and cabin rentals. Grove and Rock runs join to make Linn Run, an excellent trout stream, has the lovely Adams Falls. Forbes State Forest borders Linn Run State Park and offers 50,000 acres of land for outdoor recreation.

Hiking: 6.25 miles of trails

Many of Linn Run’s hiking trails connect to many miles of trails in Forbes State Forest.

Mountain bikes are prohibited on hiking trails in Linn Run State Park, but are permitted on designated trails in Forbes State Forest.

Adams Falls Trail is a 1-mile loop that features a mountain waterfall tucked in among rhododendron and hemlock. This very rocky trail passes by large boulders.

Water slides over a flat rock at Linn Run State Park, Pennsylvania. 

Flat Rock Trail is a 0.5-mile trail that ends at a large, smooth rock in the stream Linn Run. Swimming is prohibited in this area. Please be cautious, the rocks are very slippery!

Grove Run Trail is a 4-mile loop that starts with a gentle slope behind the Grove Run Picnic Area and becomes progressively steeper. Part of this trail follows Grove Run.

Iscrupe Trail is a 0.75-mile trail that follows the original Linn Run Road and was used by early visitors to the Adams Falls Picnic Area.

Horseback Riding: Horseback riding is permitted along Linn Run Road and on designated trails in Forbes State Forest.

Stay the Night


The ADA symbol indicates that this activity or structure is ADA accessible.Cabins: Nine rustic cabins and one modern cabin are available for year-round rental. During the summer season, only weekly rentals are available. Rustic cabins have simple furnishings that include benches, tables, beds, electric heaters, fireplace inserts for heating, electric stove and refrigerator. Rustic cabins are served by outside water spigots, rustic toilets, and a modern washhouse with showers and flush toilets. The modern cabin (7) is ADA accessible. Dogs are permitted in cabins 9 and 10 for a fee.

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Linn Run State Park is a 4.2 mile loop trail located near Rector, Pennsylvania and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.

http://alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/linn-run-state-park

Several of Linn Run’s hiking trails connect to many miles of trails in Forbes State Forest. Mountain bikes are not permitted on hiking trails in Linn Run State Park, but are permitted on designated trails in Forbes State Forest. Adams Falls Trail is a 1-mile loop that features a mountain waterfall tucked in among rhododendron and hemlock. This very rocky trail passes by large boulders. Iscrupe Trail is a 0.75-mile trail that follows the original Linn Run Road and was used by early visitors to the Adams Falls Picnic Area. Flat Rock Trail is a 0.5-mile trail that ends at a large, smooth rock in the stream Linn Run. Swimming is not permitted in this area. Please be cautious, the rocks are very slippery! Grove Run Trail is a 4-mile loop that starts with a gentle slope behind the Grove Run Picnic Area and becomes progressively steeper. Part of this trail follows Grove Run. Snowmobiles are permitted on the road in the cabin area only. Road access to Forbes State Forest snowmobile trails is near the cabin area. 

http://www.explorepatrails.com/singletrail.aspx?id=443

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