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2:55 pm, Mar 21, 2026

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Clouds: 40%

Visibility: 6 mi

Sunrise: 7:22 am

Sunset: 7:33 pm

Howard Falls

Falls Run cascades 50 feet over Howard Falls and heads toward its confluence with Elk Creek, two miles to the north.

As it cuts down through the Devonian shale below the falls, an ecologically important deep gorge is formed, designated the Falls Run Gorge Natural Heritage Area of PA.

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“On an insignificant stream in Franklin Township, close to the Howard Stone Quarry, the water of the stream drops over a rocky ledge of 50 feet into the bed of the stream below; making, when a goodly volume of water is present, a most beautiful waterfall” –
John Elmer Reed, History of Erie County, Pennsylvania, Vol 1, 1925

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Welcome to Howard Falls

The Howard Falls area of Franklin Township, Erie County, PA, has been home to the Howard family for over 180 years. Throughout those years, seven generations of the family have benefited from the use and enjoyment of this property.

January 2026 Update: Howard Falls is located on private property, with no safe, public route to the base of the Falls. The Falls can be viewed from the public road, Falls Road.

In January 2025, in collaboration with Buildner, the Howard Waterfall Retreat competition was launched. Click the photo below or visit the link to learn more.

Check out our Blog – Journey to the Falls

Erie County Sportsmen’s League Game Farm At Howard Falls – Chapter Two

Nestled in the countryside of Erie County, Pennsylvania, Howard Falls holds a rich history that intertwines natural beauty, community, and conservation. One particularly remarkable chapter in its story began in the late 1930s, when the property briefly served as the site of the Erie County Sportsman’s League Game Farm. Chapter One Summary: How the Game…

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First day of spring at Howard Falls, when the gorge starts to wake up and the water starts telling its story again. Snowmelt finds its way over the ledge, the woods begin to soften with buds and blooms, and everything feels just a little more alive.

In 1938, more than 10,000 people gathered at Howard Falls for the Erie County Sportsmen’s League annual summer picnic and the autumn field day, transforming this quiet stretch along Falls Run into the center of Erie County’s outdoor life for the day. Read the full story on the blog at the link in bio!

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Discover Our Conservation Efforts

The Howard Falls Trust was created in 1992 by the Howard family to conserve and maintain the Howard Falls region. The Trust has acquired significant property surrounding the Falls, and manages the general area with the long-term intent to preserve the rural character and limit development.

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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse traced a narrow path of totality across 13 U.S. states, including Howard Falls. The next eclipse at Howard Falls is October 26, 2144.

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