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The Swallow Falls Canyon Trailhead.
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At the beginning of the hike, a sign educates visitors about the unique vegetation that they are walking through.
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The trail toward Tolliver Falls.
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Follow the trail to the river, then make a left to meet up with Canyon Trail. This will take you first to Tolliver Falls.
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The first of the three waterfalls, Tolliver Falls, will greet you.
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Follow the trail down, keeping the water on your left. During winter, the rocks can be slippery, so proceed with caution.
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The Canyon Trail offers some other beautiful sites on your way to the first of the two famous waterfalls, Swallow Falls.
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A narrow, snowy path through the rhododendrons.
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Swallow Falls.
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Swallow Falls.
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A view downriver.
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After seeing the upper Falls, take the stairs until you reach the trail to the right.
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The trail is well marked along the river.
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There are many opportunities to view the Youghiogheny River along the trail.
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A recent wind storm tore a tree out of the ground.
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The trail is well marked, but be careful on slippery areas, such as this, during winter.
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The Youghiogheny River.
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A view of the lower falls.
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Ice formations in winter.
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A view with both lower and upper portions of Swallow Falls.
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The beauty of Muddy Falls.
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A view from the top of Muddy Falls.
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Incredibly, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs all camped here.
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Another gorgeous view.

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