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Summary: This hike has many routes to the top of the ridgeline known as Lewis Rocks. The most commonly used route follows the creek to the top. The trail is mostly on the right side of the creek, which when low reveals many more possible routes to the top. After you park, follow the blue blazed trail downhill for approximately 1000 feet to a small bridge lashed together from small logs. This then continues a small distance where you will have to cross the creek one more time to a well used trail on your right. This part is relatively flat, and where the trail branches in a small clearing, you would go left for the route that follows the creek, right to move up the ridge in an almost parrallel fashion around to the back of the rocks. The typical route, along the creek, ambles through a ravine with slight elevation gain at first but in the last part, it cuts directly up to the rocks up a steep section that is a little precarious at times depending upon the conditions. Trailhead: Travel west on route PA-233 from Pine Grove Furnace State Park for approximately 3 miles to the Adams County/Cumberland County border. Park at a small dirt parking area to the right. From route US-30, travel onto route PA-233 east for approximately 5 miles to small dirt parking lot on left just past signs that designate the Adam/Cumberland county line. (Lat:40 Lon:-77.21) Trail Guides for Lewis Rocks Loop Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Forest District Manager - Michaux State Forest - (717) 352-2211 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Adam Taylor Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by MP on 8/30/2009 I have hiked Tumbling Run many times in all seasons. It's the place I take others to experience as well. I would recommend to NEVER leave things in full view in your car or you may find window glass along side it when you return from your hikers high. Buzz killer those theives.
Reviewed by AM on 7/2/2009 This was the most beautiful trail I have ever seen. I have been there a few times and always want to take new people to show them how wonderful it is. I've climbed up the mountain through the waterfalls and it's so much fun...and hard work! 
Reviewed by guy on 6/23/2009 I love this hike!!! beautiful cascading waterfalls on the way up, and a beautiful ridgeline with large boulders great for climbing and sightseeing :)
Reviewed by lovetohike on 3/15/2009 my favorite! my family owns the cabin that is directly to the right of it, everytime we are up there it is tradition to go hiking. i highly recommend it to everybody, any age level can hike it!
Reviewed by rick on 3/7/2009 I like this place go there twice a year in the fall and early spring.I all so hike to pole steeple and sunset rocks that are near by.
Reviewed by Aaron J on 9/29/2008 This is an amazing trail. I've hiked and climbed it about 10-15 times and love to see the creek change after it floods from a storm. The parking area is very unmarked and suttle except for an arc of large parking stones. Other spots along the road fool me almost every time I go but if you're coming from the pine grove furnace, it's just on the right of a long left curve just about 3 miles like he said. If you're coming from Caledonia and route 30 then it's a little over 4-5 miles on your left. The upper part of the trail near the creek itself is scattered with logs and rocks to jump and climb on. Some logs stretch across the creek with probably 10 feet of height above it. Have fun and remember to bring some bug spray in the Spring.
Reviewed by David R on 7/25/2008 In Pennsylvania we call this Tumbling Run. One of my favorites hikes, Ive been here every year since probably 1993. Its a 2-3 hours total hiking time at most. It has a bit of boulder scrambling, 10-20 small waterfalls, beautiful vista with rock outcropping, a rock chimney, & lots of hopping over fallen trees. The waterfalls on the upper end of the trail are fuller after a rainy period. There is a bit of moist ground at places in this hike, your shoes may be damp by the time you return.
Reviewed by Tom on 7/24/2008 Steep grade to falls and summit, though worthwhile. Plenty of mountain laurel, deer, and songbirds. Went 07/24/08, with near perfect weather. Better blue trail markers needed, and signs to location of falls. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Franklin County Hiking, Franklin County Trails, Franklin County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||