Pennsylvania has some of the most beautiful waterfalls when the water flows well. My timing was spot on in September 2015.
Harrison Wright Falls in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Hiking the Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen State Park was at the top of the Pennsylvania bucket list for Mike Farslow and I. So, when we were planning this trip we knew that a visit to Ricketts Glen was in order.
Ricketts Glen State Park is located mostly in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with small sections in Sullivan County and Columbia County. The park covers 13,000 acres of land and features 26 miles of Ricketts Glen hiking trails, two lakes, and camping near Ricketts Glen. However, the highlight of the park is the Falls Trail.
Featuring 21 waterfalls, the Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the best hikes in all of Pennsylvania, and, as perhaps the best hike in Ricketts Glen, is the main reason many visit the park. The 7.2-mile trail has a reputation as being super difficult and dangerous. Truthfully, though, as long as you exercise common sense, the trail really isn’t that bad. I was a bit worried that my out-of-shape self would struggle with the trail, but I found it to be much easier than expected.
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