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Trip report

Waterfall Hike at Rickett's Glen

Hiking/Walk DATE: 08/17/2013 - 08/17/2013

Trip/Event Location: Benton, PA
US

Trip Leader(s):

Max # People: 30

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

We hiked Rickett's Glen last fall and learned a few things: First of all that this is an incredible state park! In a 2 to 3 hour hike you get to see 22 waterfalls. If you do the whole trail, it can be

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

Rickett's Glen website http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/index.htm

Meet at the vistor's center parking lot.

Trip Report/Photos

Fifteen members (and one dog) joined me for one of the most interesting hikes on the east coast. We had beautiful weather and recent rains meant the falls were flush with water. Most of the members were able to stay to enjoy a nice diner outdoors at the Ricketts Glen Hotel. Thanks members for a very nice day outside.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

Waterfalls everywhere!! Thank you for organizing a great trip. Congrats on the MOTM!! - kc
This was a fantastic day: great outdoor venue, great group of guys, and good meal and conversations afterward! Thanks to Charlie for another successful event. We couldn't have enjoyed it more! - Brett
Charlie - Great job! And the pictures are all good. I added one so see if it's ok. - alancnj
Charlie: Thanks for organizing and all around great day at Ricketts Glen! - MikeNJ11

Members That Participated

guest member

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Mahwah, NJ

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 11/30/2019 11:42 AM
Member Since: 04/21/2012

guest member

becodude

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Bethlehem, PA

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 06/15/2022 11:16 PM
Member Since: 10/27/2009

guest member

Brett

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Wilmington, DE

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 01/05/2020 01:32 AM
Member Since: 06/27/2011

sustaining member

Bruhike

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Rumford, RI

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 01/11/2025 01:37 PM
Member Since: 08/02/2013

Driving My Own Car
(Possibly willing to give guys a ride)
Comment: Hi, Please sign me up for the Aug 17 hike you are leading. Although I live in RI. I will be driving to PA the day before. Bruce

sustaining member

beyoungyu

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Harrisburg, PA

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 07/17/2025 08:46 AM
Member Since: 01/05/2002

guest member

henry

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Madison, NJ

United States

No Show

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 06/17/2020 04:23 AM
Member Since: 08/25/2010

sustaining member

alancnj

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

08822, NJ

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 02/05/2025 12:53 PM
Member Since: 03/25/2009

guest member

MikeNJ11

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Asheville, NC

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 06/17/2021 03:08 PM
Member Since: 08/03/2013

guest member

mrmichang

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Yonkers and Binghamton, NY

United States

Attended

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 06/20/2025 08:09 PM
Member Since: 01/07/2004