The Top 5 Attractions in Ricketts Glen State Park
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Ricketts Glen State Park. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ricketts Glen State Park is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Falls Trail, Ricketts Glen State Park
Highlight • Trail
Numerous waterfalls staircase down Kitchen Creek on shale slabs, forming small pools beside the trail. In the autumn you are more likely to have the falls to yourself and the changing leaves make Ricketts Glen especially beautiful.
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Beautiful break place
Highlight • Rest Area
here you will find a map and a good overview of where you are. here are additional benches for resting and relaxing
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Lake Jean
Highlight • Lake
Lake Jean is a 245-acre lake with diverse fish species. It has a 600-foot beach open for swimming from late-May to mid-September, but swimming is at your own risk. Boat rentals are available during the summer.
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Mountain Springs & Bowmans Creek
Highlight • River
The Mountain Springs area has an interesting history that can still be seen if you look closely. It a previous iteration, there was a lake and ice house here that …
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Grand View
Highlight • Viewpoint
The area has beautiful mountain laurels in spring. There are no designated scenic spots, so the only way to get the coveted "Grand View" would be by trespassing into the tower, which I don't recommend doing.
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