6d ago

Ricketts Glen Falls Loop, Sweet Valley, PA

Moderate, 6.7 mi Loop

1,198 ft elevation gain

Hiked 8/27/25

Featuring 21 distinct waterfalls, this hike is considered by many to be the best waterfalls hike in the eastern United States. As such it is an incredibly popular trail so plan accordingly. As an added bonus, you'll pass by some old growth tree sections while hiking. An absolute must do if nearby.

Water bounces down the cascading falls with some fallen trees in front of it. Lush forest surrounds.

Short, wide waterfall that has split into two, with the path running along beside it on the left.

Interesting edge line of the short waterfall as the ledge appears to turn upwards and is then undercut after. Channels carve there way into this ledge.

Looking upstream to Ricketts falls with the stream leading towards the camera.

Side view of Reynolds Falls, which has an overhang and ledge that lets you walk up to it. With more water flow you'll be behind the falls.

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I used to live in SEPA!!! Did that trail maybe 10 years ago. It’s still beautiful. 😍
Yet another one your hikes I have also done! I put a mean gash in my phone’s screen slipping on some rocks, but it was worth it for one of my favorite hikes I have ever done. Each waterfall was more beautiful than the last.
I recently hiked in Ithaca which had even more incredible waterfalls than Ricketts Glen; definitely put it on your list if you haven’t been!
- Ha, get ready for a few more you’ve done then! Was headed towards Ithaca after this, which was such a pretty area. Did Lucifer falls, Buttermilk falls and Watkins glen nearby. Was staying at Taughannock falls state, but somehow managed to not find the time to hike it like a dummy while there. They’ll be showing up in a day or two.
  
  Ha, nice! Look forward to seeing your shots
I wish we had hills and rocks in NW Florida. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it here, but maybe we could have a few rocks, maybe a tiny hill?
For context, the glaciers never made it here, no rocks, no rich soil, flattest state in America.
OP, you would laugh at our "waterfalls". There's a fascinating place on the river that has, I don't know how many, tiny 3' waterfalls. I've parked the kayak and tried counting but the bugs ran me out by number seven.
- Haha, yeah it’s always so funny seeing ‘falls’ like that. Like, ‘no that’s a riffle, but you do you.’ I’m pretty sure I made it over to Britton Hill (Florida’s high point at 346 ft and lower than Miami skyscrapers for any unaware) when I was a kid. But then y’all have things like manatee springs and big cypress which are so cool in their own right.
Theese look like you've cranked the saturation up and possibly the contrast to the point that the images look awful
Please show the original un-edited images
- Can't post raw files on here, and I'm sure as hell not putting any effort into it after your insulting comment. Thanks for the critique, I’ll work on being better and hopefully one day will meet your standards.

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