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Ricketts Glen Falls

Ricketts Glen Falls
A “glen” I learned is a narrow valley, hence Ricketts Glen is Ricketts Narrow Valley. Makes sense that here is where you’d go and expect to see waterfalls and I saw lots waterfalls ... twice!

In northeast Pennsylvania on a hike of only three miles in length you can see 21, yes twenty one, waterfalls ranging in height from 11’ to 94’. It’s pretty awesome to have such a high density of falls. Special enough to have been declared a Registered Natural Landmark and later to become a State park: Ricketts Glen.

I’m not going to burden you with many more words. The pictures below speak to the majesty of the sight; they were taken over two days. I’ll simply close by saying the only thing that could have been better is if there had been more water flowing. It hadn’t rained in quite a while before my visit and the falls were a bit on the anemic side. How do I know? Ricketts Glen Trails has pictures which when contrasted to what I saw make it pretty obvious.

The falls are a delight. The park trails are well maintained. The campground was excellent condition with all facilities in good shape. Finding the park and making hike to the glens is rewarding. Recommended.

Ricketts Glen Falls
Tuscarora 47'
Ricketts Glen Falls
R.B. Ricketts 36'
Ricketts Glen Falls
Ozone 60'
Ricketts Glen Falls
B. Reynolds 40'
Ricketts Glen Falls
Sheldon Reynolds 36'
Ricketts Glen Falls
Harrison Wright 27'
Ricketts Glen Falls
Erie 47'
Ricketts Glen Falls
Shawnee 30'

Within the park nearby is the Grand View fire tower atop Red Rock Mtn.

Ricketts Glen Falls
Grand View
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By TravisGood

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