Hike to Breakneck Falls in McConnell Mill SP

Portersville, Pennsylvania

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A tricky waterfall to get to but completely worth it. Make sure you are safe when you are climbing down if you choose the quick path.

When you arrive, you are faced with the decision, take the fast hard way or the longer easier way. Either way you choose, you will still end up with a great scenic waterfall. First, the hard way. It is climbing down from where most people park. If you are into climbing, this is the route for you. It's fast and fun but please, BE CAREFUL.

The second way is to walk down the road to the Eckert Bridge and walk the trail. This takes a little more time but it is always better to be safe than sorry.

If you take the first route you will end up at the top of the falls. This is a great water fall but I prefer to hike down and work my way up.

If you take the second route, you get to see all the other little falls that lead up to Breakneck. The trek up isn't too hard but still use caution.

Have fun, be safe, and enjoy.

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