Ricketts Glen Falls Trail
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Pennsylvania · luzerne County

Ricketts Glen Falls Trail

Iconic waterfall circuit through glens, stone steps, and gorge terrain.

Rating
Length
7.2 mi
Difficulty
7
County
luzerne

About This Trail

This 7.2-mile loop descends through Ganoga Glen and Glen Leigh past 21 named waterfalls ranging from 11 to 94 feet, including the iconic Ganoga Falls. Rated Most Difficult by PA State Parks, the circuit drops roughly 1,000 feet on slippery stone steps and rocky gorge terrain. Allow 4-6 hours for the full waterfall circuit through this National Natural Landmark.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.3124902, -76.2750951

Getting There

From Wilkes-Barre, drive west about 25 miles on PA-118 to Ricketts Glen State Park. Enter from PA-487 north, pass the ranger station, cross the dam, and turn right to the Lake Rose parking area for the Falls Trail.

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