Little Shickshinny Creek Falls
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
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41°8'53.2"N 76°10'11.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
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More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
- Head southwest on S Main St toward W Vine St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto W Butler St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Grant St (377 ft)
- Slight left onto S R 4018/Shickshinny Valley RdDestination will be on the right(0.7 mi)
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