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Ricketts Glen State Park

Benton, PA 17814
(570) 477-5675
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Benton
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Waterfalls
Activities: Hiking
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Westwood, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Walk along the trail by the water. You will see the several falls. It was not so crowded even during the Memorial day weekend. The place could be improved with more signs and by placing one or two garbage bins.

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Narberth, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Bring your camera - you'll fill up on all the beautiful scenery. The waterfall hike is especially grueling so I would say take your time and do the shorter triangle and not go down to the lower falls. The sandy beach is delightful and most of the campsites are worth the reasonable fee. Waking up to bird song and savoring... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was out first time to Rickett's Glen (a few weeks ago) and it was a beautiful trip. We stayed in the campground there and the spot we were in was spacious and next to a trail, so our kids had a place to play. The bathrooms were decent enough for a campground. The waterfalls were gorgeous on the main... More

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Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The views of waterfalls along this train are stunning! The trail is not difficult, but you will need to park a car at one end to drive back to the other end, as it is not a loop!

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Ricketts Glen is beautiful in all four seasons! Whether you are taking in the colors of Autumn, taking pictures of the snow covered pines in winter, hiking the trails in springtime to be amazed by the falls, or swimming/fishing/rowing/camping Lake Jean in the summer, there is always something to see and do at the state park. The Falls Trails are... More

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mountaintop
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you like the outdoors this is the place to visit !!!!!!!!!!

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Tallahassee, Florida
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is an amazing hike along waterfalls. There are a lot of falls - maybe 10+. The full hike took us about 3 hours with a few stops. There are a lot of steps up, so be prepared. The rocky path gets a bit wet, so sometimes hiking is slow going. But this is a great place to cool down... More

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Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Miles of trails with water highlights everywhere. This is not a sneaker park, but if you want, you can choose easy paths and enjoy the walk.

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Easy to get to, close by, beautiful falls! Make sure you wear comfortable shoes if you intend on seeing the falls... the paths can be a little rough.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I hiked the Falls Trail on a beautiful but cool spring day. In short, a spectacular collection of waterfalls in a beautiful gorge. Hard to believe there it is about an hour from Wilkes Barre. The campground is a good one. Hot showers (but where are the shower curtains!) and clean restrooms. The sites are not terribly private, but seem... More

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