Waterfalls hike at Ricketts Glen State Park
- chinooktrailblazer
- Sep 14
- 1 min read
Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton, Pennsylvania is a waterfall chasers dream. 21 free-flowing waterfalls are along the Falls Trail System in Ricketts Glen State Park. Take The Highland Trail, Glen Leigh & Ganoga Glen sides to see most of the falls.
The trails are rocky, can be slippery, and descend steeply. Know your ability. Go slow. The terrain starts getting challenging, but still 18 more waterfalls to see.
The trail includes almost 1000 feet in elevation changes. Waterfalls range from 12 to 94 feet high. Four miles and 3 hours later you’ve completed the Highland to Falls Trails, and its 18 waterfalls.
Hiking Guidelines
Ricketts Glen map and waterfall information https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1737280&DocName=RICK_ParkGuide.pdf
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