Emerald Falls
Pennsylvania · 15-foot drop · Loyalsock State Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Emerald Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania. It drops roughly 15 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Falls (this page) | — | 15 ft | — | — | Free |
| Triple Falls | 0 mi | 25 ft | — | — | Free |
| Lower Middle Branch Falls | 2 mi | 20 ft | — | — | Free |
| Upper Middle Branch Falls | 2 mi | 12 ft | — | — | Free |
| Buttermilk Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lincoln Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Emerald Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Emerald Falls?
Emerald Falls is 15 feet (4.5 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Emerald Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Emerald Falls is inside Loyalsock State Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Is there a fee to visit Emerald Falls?
No entrance fee. Loyalsock State Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Emerald Falls from a major city?
Emerald Falls is 6 miles from Forksville (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.4900, -76.7247
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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