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Summary: Have good footwear for this one...It's often wet and slippery even though the trail is maintained in excellent condition. A personal favorite, this hike is a simple loop that takes you past most of the falls in Ricketts Glen State Park. We do this loop when camping at the park because it's an easy walk to the trailhead (about a mile each way from most of the campsites). Start at the sign and follow the trail. Turn right when the trail splits and follow the signs to the Falls Trail. You'll shortly see your first waterfall. There is a bridge at "Waters Meet" that you need to cross where the two streams merge - although it's not the halfway point, it is where you'll start heading uphill instead of downhill. Follow the trail up and, if you'd like, you can take the shortcut to the Highland Trail when you see the sign. The Highland Trail will take you back, after passing through the "Midway Crevasse", to the Lake Rose parking lot. Trailhead: Enter Ricketts Glen State Park from PA Rte. 487. Go past the ranger station and across the dam. Make the first right onto the gravel road (you'll pass overflow parking on the right) and follow it to the Lake Rose Parking Area (about 1/2 mile). If necessary you can park in the overflow lot and walk the .5 mile to the trailhead. (Lat:41.19771 Lon:-76.17443) Trail Guides for Ricketts Glen - Lake Rose Loop: Hiking the Endless Mountains - Exploring the Wilderness of Northeast Pennsylvania by Jeff Mitchell (Stackpole Books) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Ricketts Glen State Park - (570) 477-5675 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Babione, who has posted 4 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Tracy on 8/9/2006 These trails have been closed for a few weeks in July because of flooding. As of July 28th, according to the DCNR website, these trails are now open, but with some changes. See the DCNR website for details. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Columbia County Hiking, Columbia County Trails, Columbia County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||