Hike to Ricketts Glen
Wednesday October 2, 2025

695 State Route 487 Benton, PA 17814
570-477-5675

Adventure awaits at Ricketts Glen State Park in northeastern Pennsylvania!

  • There should be great foliage along with 18 waterfalls.

  • We will carpool at 8 am from Wilmington, DE . It is a 3-hour car ride.

  • You can email or text Ruth for more details:
    302 465 3282 or r5evans@yahoo.com

At noon we will meet at the trail head for the 4.2 mile loop. Hiking boots, wind rain jacket, snack and water are needed.
The trail is well maintained but there are a few wet places and there is an 880-foot elevation gain that makes it hard. It is my favorite and most beautiful in the area.

We will have a picnic lunch before the hike and after the hike, a great dinner together at the Ricketts Glen Lodge or what the group likes best. I am open to suggestions and ideas.

There is lodging in the park or near by - Ricketts Glen campground, Ricketts Glen Hotel or Scranton Holiday Inn, to name a few.

Link to in-park lodging: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/ricketts-glen-state-park/stay