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Apr 6, 2023 · Ricketts Glen harbors the Glens Natural Area -- a National Natural Landmark. Hike the Falls Trail System to explore the glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside.
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Explore 21 named waterfalls in Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania, on this 6.3-mile loop trail. Enjoy the mixed hardwood forest, old-growth trees, wildflowers, and rocky terrain along Kitchen Creek and Ganoga Glen.
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- Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 3, 2020 · Featuring 21 official waterfalls (plus several bonus waterfalls when water levels are high), the Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the best hikes in all of Pennsylvania, and, as the best hike in Ricketts Glen, is the main reason many visit the park.
- Where to Park at Ricketts Glen
- Overview of Falls Trail Hike
- Why You Should Hike The Falls Trail Counter-Clockwise
- Tion 1 (1.2 miles) – Ganoga Glen
- Tion 2 (0.7 miles) – Waters Meet Loop
- Tion 3 (0.8 miles) – Glen Leigh
- Tion 4 (1.2 miles) – Highland Trail
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I always recommend parking at the Lake Rose Trailhead Parking Area when hiking the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park; you’ll find it at GPS coordinates 41.32980, -76.29145.
I recommend starting at the Lake Rose Trailhead and hiking the Falls Trail in a counter-clockwise fashion, in the order (1-2-3-4) I have highlighted on the trail map below.
Here are 3 reasons why I recommend starting at the Lake Rose Trailhead and hiking the Falls Trail in a counter-clockwise fashion. 1. It allows you to see waterfalls almost immediately. If you depart from the Lake Rose Trailhead and hike counter-clockwise, you’ll encounter your first waterfall (Mohawk Falls) within 10 minutes. Hike up from the parki...
The hike begins at the Lake Rose Trailhead. After following the Falls Trail for a few minutes, you come to a Y intersection. TAKE THE TRAIL TO THE RIGHT! A few minutes later you’ll be standing at the top of Mohawk Falls(37′). Continuing down the trail, Oneida Falls (13′) is up next. If you are a photographer, you MUSTget this shot from below Oneida...
Just downstream from Erie Falls, you’ll come to a spot known as Waters Meet,where the left and right branches of Kitchen Creek merge. For the time being you are going to continue down Kitchen Creek (in other words – do not cross the bridge yet) as there are 3 more outstanding waterfalls to be seen on this lower section of the Falls Trail. Harrison ...
Back at Waters Meet, you now want to cross the bridge and procede up the Glen Leigh side of the Falls Trail. The first waterfall you’ll encounter as you start upstream will be Wyandot Falls(15′). Above that you have B. Reynolds Falls (40′). One of the unique things about B. Reynolds Falls is that you can stand behind the falls and look downstream t...
The last leg of the journey is a relatively flat 1.2 mile journey along the Highland Trail, passing through a boulder field called Midway Crevasse. From Midway Crevasse, it’s a 10 minute hike to your vehicle back at the Lake Rose Trailhead. Congratulations! You’ve just completed one of the most iconic hikes in Pennsylvania!
When you follow the route I’ve outlined in this write-up, you’ll cover approximately 3.9 miles of trail and see all 21 named waterfalls along the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen. How long the hike takes is entirely up to you, but generally when I take my family along it ends up being between 4 and 4.5 hours. I strongly recommend wearing hiking boots o...
The Mountain Springs – Cherry Run loop is arguably the SECOND best loop hike at Ricketts Glen State Park. Adams Falls is the easiest-to-reach waterfall at Ricketts Glen, located just off of Route 118 along the Evergreen Trail. Maple Spring Falls is a 15 foot-tall, off-trail waterfallat Ricketts Glen State Park. The abandoned Lake Leigh Dam at Ricke...
Learn how to hike the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park, the most famous waterfall hike in Pennsylvania, featuring 21 named waterfalls. Follow the most logical route, see the best views, and avoid the crowds with this detailed guide.
Find the best waterfall trails in Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania, with ratings, reviews, photos and maps. Compare the length, difficulty and elevation gain of 11 waterfall trails and plan your hike.
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- Pennsylvania, United States
- According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Ricketts Glen State Park is Ricketts Glen Falls Loop , which has a 4.8 s...
- According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Ricketts Glen State Park is Grand View and Old Beaver Dam Loops via Falls Trail . This t...
- There are 10 waterfall trails in Ricketts Glen State Park. These waterfall trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 8,281 AllTrails community re...
- If you're looking for elevation gain, Ricketts Glen State Park has you covered. Grand View and Old Beaver Dam Loops via Falls Trail boasts the most...
The Falls Trail is located in the Glens Natural Area, a national natural landmark containing a series of 21 wild free-flowing waterfalls cascading through rock strewn cliffs. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife can be viewed.
May 9, 2022 · The Ricketts Glen Falls Trail is in Ricketts Glen State Park, a 45-minute to 1-hour drive from Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton, Pennsylvania. It features 21 of the 22 falls within the park, ranging from 11 feet to nearly 100 feet high. That’s right, 21 waterfalls along only 1 hiking trail!
