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

Party in the Path – 4.08.2024

Invited guests can join us at Howard Falls to Party in the Path of Totality on April 8th.

Party in the path of totality as we witness the extraordinary spectacle of a total solar eclipse. The eclipse will occur at approximately 3:16 pm with over 3 minutes of totality, where the moon will block the entire sun, descending Howard Falls into nighttime in the middle of the afternoon.

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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality across 13 U.S. states, including Howard Falls.

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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.

April 2023 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.

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Eclipsing Howard Falls

The total eclipse of the sun began in the Pacific that Monday morning, sweeping across central North America, and around 11 am that day at Howard Falls the sun began to be entirely eclipsed by the moon. Soon, Howard Falls was plunged into total darkness, as the moon completely obscured the sun. Four minutes later,…

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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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Stumbled upon a vibrant cluster of red trilliums in the Falls Run Gorge.

Two weeks until the eclipse and it is finally feeling like spring! Do you have your eclipse plans figured out yet? 😎 ☀️ 🌕 🌎

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