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Ricketts Glen Falls route map
Difficulty: ModerateLoop

Ricketts Glen Falls

Benton, Pennsylvania

3.3 mi

Distance

715 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 27m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Ricketts Glen Falls is a loop trail in Ricketts Glen State Park, managed by Pennsylvania DCNR, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.3 miles long and gains 715 feet. The nearest town is Jamison City, Pennsylvania, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Slippery, wet conditionsSteep trail sectionsFalls Trail closed in winter except equipped ice climbers and hikers

Elevation Profile

Min:499 ft
Max:691 ft
Gain:237 ft
Loss:237 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 499 ft and 691 ft across 3.3 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.499 ft563 ft627 ft691 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.5 mi3.3 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi687 ft
High point2.8 mi691 ft
End3.3 mi687 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Pennsylvania DCNR

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Jamison City, PA · about 4 mi away
County:
Luzerne County, PA
Jurisdiction:
Ricketts Glen State Park · Pennsylvania DCNR

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:(570) 477-5675
  • Address:695 State Route 487, Benton, PA 17814 · PA
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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