The surficial geology in its vicinity features alluvium, coal dumps, surface mining land, and Wisconsinan Till.

Red Spring Run begins at the base of a mountain in Ransom Township, Lackawanna County.

[2] Red Spring Run joins the Lackawanna River 1.84 miles (2.96 km) upriver of its mouth.

[2] The waters of Red Spring Run contribute to the flooding of abandoned gravel pits near Coxton.

[1] The surficial geology near the lower reaches of the stream mainly consists of alluvium (which contains stratified sand, silt, and gravel, as well as some boulders) and coal dumps.

[1] At one location, Red Spring Run flows through a small residential area that is part of the Connells Patch neighborhood.

[1] Red Spring Run was entered into the Geographic Names Information System on August 2, 1979.

[1] The Popple Brothers Colliery (formerly known as the Babylon Breaker) operates in the vicinity of Red Spring Run.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad historically crossed the stream near its mouth and the rail corridor still remains.