Ricketts Glen State Park Falls Trail

Join us on the Ricketts Glen Falls Trail Loop

Ricketts Glen harbors Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Take the Falls Trail and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside. The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the scenic area. Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania. This large park is comprised of 13,050 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan and Columbia counties.

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Distance: 7.2 miles

Difficulty: Difficult- the trail can be steep and slippery (it passes close to the water falls)

Highlights: Spectacular waterfalls, rock formations, old-growth forest

Elevation change: 1,000 feet

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