Love easy, roadside waterfalls? The toughest part of Rapp Run is deciding which waterfall to see first in this picturesque, wooded ravine.
Rapp Run in Clarion County, PA is a tributary of Toby Creek just before it joins the winding Clarion River. Although less than two miles from the town of Clarion, Rapp Run flows through a wooded ravine, making it feel more remote than it is.
Park along Bigley Road at one of several roadside pull-offs near 41.235866, -79.385229, just west of the hairpin turn. The parking area is on the southwestern corner of State Game Lands 72. Cross the road at the obvious, well-worn trail that is marked with State Game Lands signs. You can easily hear the falls from here but can’t see them yet on account of the ravine.
After less than a minute’s walk, you’ve arrived! With such a short easy walk, the toughest part will be deciding which waterfall to see first.
The short trail seems to end at a makeshift campsite next to the rock cascade below.
There are enough rocks in the shallow Rapp Run that you can easily make a dry crossing to enjoy the view of the falls close-up from both sides of the stream.
The terrain consists of brush-free hummus soil with projecting rocks and roots. The trail is very easy, although the ravine can be steep in places. Make use of the rock and root steps and you should have no problem getting up close to the waterfalls.
Rapp Run falls is within minutes of Clarion, PA, so stop by if you are in the area. This destination good for a short excursion for easy access to multiple waterfalls, especially if you love waterfalls, but hiking not so much. The water was low during our visit, so we plan to return to see the falls in their glory after some significant period of rain or snow melt.
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