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is swimming allowed in/on the falls?
Posted: Oct 27, 2011 Joe

I grew up about 20 minutes away from Ricketts Glen, and was a Lifeguard there in the summer....Great memories!! I really miss it, what a beautiful, historic park..
Posted: Apr 10, 2010 Fawn Jolly

Does anyone know where I can find a trail map?
Posted: Mar 26, 2010 Rob

Can anyone who has hike this before hike with me April 2 or 3rd? - day hike only
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Posted: Mar 11, 2010 Linda

I have been makeing trips to Ricketts for more then 30 years now. For many years it was the best kept secreat of the PA Park system. When my boys were still at home we went there many times camping, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. I still make the trip at least once a year. Although at age 56 it is at a little slower pace. But at a slower pace I have learnd to really see things I would have missed years before. ( keep your feet dry )
Posted: Feb 27, 2010 Mike Ball

I've done this hike at least once a year for more than 25 years. Most folks start at the top and come in from the state park headquarters side.Hiking up from the bottom is far better, you see the highest falls in front of you, rather than at your back or side. If you hike the falls trail in winters freezing weather, do your homework. The very narrow and occasional cliff edge trail can become very icy and dangerous. Crampons are sometimes necessary for traction. Weekends are very busy in spring, summer and fall, many tourists on the trail. Go on a weekday! And don't miss the additional falls on the other side of the highway. Afterwords, drive over to World's End and check out the view from the vista point. You see why they call it the Endless Mountains region!
Posted: Feb 20, 2010 debby

The correct link to Pennsylvania's state parks: www.dcnr.state.pa.us and to the park: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
Posted: Feb 19, 2010 Correct Links

The correct link to Pennsylvania's state parks: www.dcnr.state.pa.us and to the park: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx
Posted: Feb 19, 2010 Correct Links

I used to live in Pennsylvania, and went there about 3 times. I LOVE it!! Whenever anyone says they are going to PA to hike around the Poc. Mtns. I tell them to skip the hype and go to Ricketts glen for a challenging hike and the most beautiful waterfalls on the east coast. I want to go back one of these days when I visit. I live in flat Florida now.

Posted: Feb 18, 2010 Karen wernert

Love this trail, I live about 20 minutes away, and get up there quite a bit, I did a recent write up on winter hiking on my website campthesummit.com

http://bit.ly/cvOYFm
Posted: Jan 28, 2010 Patrick Gensel

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