Hinckston Run Falls

Worth the Stop: 5/5

Quick Take: A 60-foot waterfall drops off stone cliffs right beside the road near Johnstown, no hiking required, just pull over and look.

Time Needed
5-10 Minutes

Stop Type
Quick Photo Stop

Indoor / Outdoor
Outdoor

Admission
Free

Location: Intersection of Waterfall Drive and Honan Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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Accessibility

The falls are accessible via a short walk from the road. The terrain is natural and may be uneven or muddy, particularly after rain or during spring snowmelt when flow is strongest. No formal paved paths or ADA infrastructure are present at this natural site. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Why It's Worth the Stop

Hinckston Run Falls isn’t a natural waterfall at all, it was created in 1904 when the Hinckston Run Reservoir was built nearby, sending its overflow spilling 60 feet down a stone cliff face into a pool below.

The falls can only be viewed from the road at the intersection of Waterfall Drive and Honan Avenue, since all surrounding land is posted no trespassing. That makes it a true roadside attraction in the most literal sense: pull over, look, and go.