Tioga Falls Historical Nature Trail

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A historic hike to twin waterfalls. Photo by U.S. Army Fort Knox.

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The Tioga Falls Historical Nature Trail is 2 miles long. It traces an old winding wagon roadbed up a steep hillside, crossing a railroad track. It passes the site of the old Tioga Railroad Station. At the 700-foot elevation mark, the trail skirts "Little Prussia," an old German settlement. The trail then descends, passing numerous interesting features, including an old stagecoach, rest area, stone road work, and on old spring house, before reaching the falls. Dirt dike remnants that once secured water for a swimming pool are located near the falls. Nature, folklore, and historical features are incorporated into the trail. A broad range of flora and common trees may also be found along the trail. These include red oak, sugar maple, American beech, Shug bark hickory, and yellow poplar. Black locust, cottonwood, and sycamore prevail. Vegetation includes a variety of mosses and ferns among the many limestone outcroppings.

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Ann Alexander

Nov 5, 2024

Magical

This hike is magical all year round. In the spring after heavy rains water flows from under ground springs and with the beautiful lush forest springing to life one can almost expect to see a fairy or forest elf it's so gorgeous and otherworldly. The autumn hike is colorful and crisp and the waterfall is magnificent in the snow. I miss the old railroad trestle but I understand it's replacement. This place has been dear to me since I was a child, I hope it remains for generations to come. With t's allure, it's beauty, it is easy to understand it's rich historical significance. I do however, miss the pamphlets and the trees and historical sites being marked along the trail.

Pat Shelton

Dec 3, 2022

Beautiful walk

We spent many a day walking this trail. Beautiful year round. Sadly, we moved out of state and miss it dearly. This article provides information in the history of the trail we did not know. Going to have to make a trip back to walk it again. We heard the trail had been closed?? Does anyone know for sure? Thanks.

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• Certified as an NRT
  May 31, 1981