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“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.” – From The DCNR Web Page

This summer I discovered Ricketts Glen, an amazing state forest located in North Eastern Pennsylvania. The park consists of multiple hiking trails as well as a large lake but the highlight of the park is the collection of 22 named waterfalls. I have never seen a collection of waterfalls quite like the ones in Ricketts Glen. The trails are well maked and maintained and on a nice summer day you will run in to many families hiking around the falls. This map shows the waterfalls and their names, their proximity to each other makes this a very action packed hike.

Every time I hike through Ricketts Glen I have taken some amazing pictures. Here are a few of my favorites including a photo of the Erie waterfall which at 47 feet high is about half the size of the largest waterfall.

If you are looking for a good hike in the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton area I highly recommend a trip to Ricketts Glen. You won’t be disappointed.

Links:
Ricketts Glen (Official Page)
Wikipedia Entry