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The Glen Leigh side of the Falls Trail
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  • By PA2AKgirl on June 9, 2004
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    • Onondaga Fall on the Glen Leigh side - Ricketts Glen State Park
    Onondaga Fall on the Glen
    Leigh side
    by PA2AKgirl
    Here is where 8 or so of the named waterfalls are--the tallest one being the Ozone Fall at 60'. Coming from Lake Jean, this is the downhill part...there are still some very tricky parts to the trail, though.

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  • Address: Ricketts Glen
  • Directions: Either accessible from PA 487 or 118.
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen_trails.aspx
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    The Ganoga Glen side of the Falls Trail
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  • By PA2AKgirl on June 10, 2004
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    Here is where you can find the largest waterfall along the trail: Ganoga at 94'. Definitely something worth seeing, the Ganoga is also a good place to cool off. A lot of mist comes from this fall--certainly more so than the others. There are 10 others on this side of the trail, 2 of them at 47' (the Tuscarora and the Erie), 1 at 39' (the Mohican) and 2 at 37' (the Delaware and the Mohawk). The others are smaller...

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  • Address: Ricketts Glen State Park
  • Directions: At Waters Meet, head toward Lake Rose. From the trailhead at 487, take the Ganoga Glen trail.
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen_trails.aspx
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    Lake Jean
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  • Updated By PA2AKgirl on June 10, 2004
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    • part of Lake Jean - Ricketts Glen State Park
    part of Lake Jean
    by PA2AKgirl
    Usually I'm not too much of a fan of lakes at state parks...they are man made and not the cleanest of places--a lot are SO cold here in PA, too. But Lake Jean is beautiful and very large. Most of it is used for fishing and boating, but there's a beach with a concession stand for public use.

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  • Address: PA 487
  • Directions: The swimming area and a boat launch are accessible from the PA 487 entrance to the park, past the falls trail
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
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    Adams Falls
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  • Updated By kazander on August 9, 2004
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    • Adam's Falls - Ricketts Glen State Park
    Adam's Falls
    by kazander
    Just off the parking lot on Route 118, across from the majority of the park, is a little trail that will take you to Adams Falls. Though it's not really even a "hike", I highly recommend going to see it. It's not far out of the way and it's one of the prettiest falls in the park. A perfect place to get a little taste of Rickett's Glen, if you don't have a lot of time but you are in the area.

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  • Address: Rt 118, just down from Red Rock Corner
  • Phone: 570-477-5675
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
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    Visit the Visitor Center
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  • By kazander on August 9, 2004
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    • Visitor Center - Ricketts Glen State Park
    Visitor Center
    by kazander
    Rickett's Glen Visitor Center is located off of RT 487. There is another entrance to the park on Rt 118, but the only thing to greet you there are some pit toilets...
    You will find maps, notices of current happenings and events, real bathrooms, a little gift area and some helpful rangers here.

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  • Address: 695 State Route 487 Benton, PA
  • Phone: 570-477-5675
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
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    Falls Trail
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  • Updated By kazander on November 24, 2004
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    • Rickett's Glen Waterfall - Ricketts Glen State Park
    Rickett's Glen Waterfall
    by kazander
    This is a 7 mile long, difficult trail but worth it to see most of the 22 waterfalls in the park, including the parks largest waterfall, Ganoga falls, which is 94 feet tall! The trail is steep and slippery from all the waterfall mist so take it slow and enjoy the beauty.
    If you don't think you're up to this long hike, there are many other trails to view waterfalls from that are shorter and easier hikes . A good trail for a short, easy hike would be Evergreen trail, which is only 1/2 mile and you can see the final series of falls.

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  • Phone: 570-477-5675
  • Directions: The park is 30 miles north of Bloomsburg on PA 487
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
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    The Falls Trail
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  • Updated By PA2AKgirl on March 6, 2004
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    by PA2AKgirl
    This trail is probably one of the best and most rewarding trails I have ever been on. It's hard--7.2 miles of climbing, slipping and praying you don't careen down the side of a cliff. If it's just rained, it's even more difficult, but I promise, it's worth it.

    It goes right along 21 waterfalls, the highest being 94 feet called the Ganoga. They are close to each other, so you never have to walk a long time at all to see a waterfall. There are plenty of opportunities to take pictures and rest if you need to.

    I recommend taking your time with this trail. No matter what shape you are in, it's not about saying you did the trail. It's about appreciating the beauty of this area. It makes you think about the rest of Pennsylvania and the transition the state makes from large cities, to the coal and steel mining towns to the mountains. People tend to know the other areas but not this. This isn't to say you won't see people on the trail, it does get a little crowded, but nothing like its neighbor, the Delaware Water Gap on the border of PA and NJ.

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  • Address: The park is 30 miles north of Bloomsburg on PA 487
  • Phone: 570-477-5675
  • Directions: It's in the northeast part of the state...Bloomsburg is an exit off of Interstate 80 and follow 487 from there.
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
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    Waterfall Seeking
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  • By tamicles on May 21, 2004
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    • Ganoga Fall, 94' - Ricketts Glen State Park
    Ganoga Fall, 94'
    by tamicles
    The waterfalls in this park our a must see!! There 22 waterfalls in this park and they are all amazing! The hike is nothing when see them. You follow the Falls Trail and once you get to the first fall you just cant wait to see the next one. Theres a few different trails but the Falls trail shows you them all.

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  • Address: 695 State Route 487 Benton, PA 17814-8900
  • Phone: 570-477-5675
  • Directions: Start at Rte 118 and grab a trail map and follow it!
  • Website: www.state.pa.us
  • Other Contact: email:rickettsglensp@state.pa.us
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    Lake Jean
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  • Updated By chodearm on August 3, 2004
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    • Lake Jean - Ricketts Glen State Park
    Lake Jean
    by chodearm
    Acts as the centerpiece to the park, with the waterfalls standing in as well. Tranquil lake untouched by the gas motor. Theres canoe rentals and fishing, and the campsites jut out on a peninsula into this lake. Waterfowl a plenty. I especially liked the little islands that dot the lake.

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  • Address: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
  • Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
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    Ricketts
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  • Updated By chodearm on July 20, 2004
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    by chodearm
    Another of the many falls on the Falls Trail. As a kid I always wanted to have a stream or waterfall in my backyard. I still do!

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