A short, easy walk to a small waterfall near Ricketts Glen's main attraction circuit.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Adams Falls is a small waterfall tucked near Ricketts Glen’s extensive falls system. It requires only a quick walk from the Evergreen Parking Lot and makes an easy option for visitors who want to sample the area without tackling the longer, strenuous trails deeper in the park.
The surrounding Ricketts Glen State Park encompasses 22 named waterfalls across interconnected gorges. Adams Falls is one of the most accessible entry points—ideal for families or anyone seeking a brief, gentle introduction to the landscape.
Dogs are welcome on leash, and the park roads and parking areas offer ample facilities. This is a good warm-up or addition to a fuller day exploring the park’s other falls.
Spring through fall when trails are clear and Ricketts Glen is fully open; avoid winter when ice makes gorge trails dangerous.
15–20 minutes
You're looking for a tall cascade or a full-day hike.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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PA DCNR Ricketts Glen sightseeing/hiking pages and DCNR Recreational Guide PDF, checked Sept 2026. DCNR describes Adams Falls as 'only a few hundred feet' from the Evergreen Parking Lot off PA 118, accessible via the 1-mile easiest-hiking Evergreen Trail. Exact height/distance not given by DCNR. No closure found.
Checked September 2026.