Roaring Run Trail

The trail is rated as moderate because of a gradual elevation change and numerous stream crossings. The Roaring Run Trail follows Roaring Run, which is a spring-fed mountain stream, from its source at the base of Laurel Ridge almost to its confluence with Indian Creek. The trail proceeds eastward from the trailhead. After about 0.25 miles, the trail meets the South Loop Trail. The Roaring Run Trail proceeds northeast from this trail junction and makes the first of many crossings of Roaring Run after about another mile. The trail crosses Roaring Run a total of twenty-eight times and also crosses several secondary streams. None of the crossings have bridges, but crossings are generally shallow enough that a hiker with proper footwear can just walk across. After 3.3 miles, the trail meets the Hillside Trail. Roaring Run itself is an archetype of a Pennsylvania mountain stream with beautiful small cascades, moss-covered sandstone boulders, hardwood forest and wildflowers. The trail can also be hiked east-to-west from the parking lot at the junction of the Roaring Run and Hillside Trails.