The Ultimate Guide to Ricketts Glen
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The Ultimate Guide to Ricketts Glen

Discover why this is consistently rated the #1 hike in Pennsylvania. 22 named waterfalls in a single epic loop that challenges and rewards.

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Pennsylvania has over 120 state parks, 20 state forests, and more than 4,000 miles of hiking trails. From the 21-waterfall loop at Ricketts Glen to the rock scramble on Mount Tammany, from the PA Grand Canyon rim to the Appalachian Trail midpoint at Pine Grove Furnace — the Keystone State punches well above its weight as a hiking destination.

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