Alpha Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Slippery Rock Creek.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Slippery Rock Creek
- Coordinates
- 40.96028, -80.16936
About Alpha Falls
Alpha Falls is a 34-foot horsetail in Pennsylvania, on Slippery Rock Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Alpha Falls 6.6/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Alpha Falls?
Alpha Falls drops about 34 feet, in Pennsylvania.
Where is Alpha Falls?
Alpha Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania, at 40.96028, -80.16936.
Is Alpha Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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