Ganoga Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 94 ft high | Pennsylvania
7.2 mi loop
Ganoga Falls Hike at a Glance
The Ganoga Falls hike via the Falls Trail is 7.2 mi loop.
| Falls height | About 94 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,090 ft |
| Trail | Falls Trail |
| Distance | 7.2 mi loop |
Your time: about 2 h 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 3 h at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,360 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 7.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (pa.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Ganoga Falls
Ganoga Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania, about 94 feet high, on land managed by Ricketts Glen State Park (PA DCNR). Its height is from pa.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Falls Trail: 7.2 miles as a loop, from Lake Rose parking area. Distance from pa.gov.
Before You Go
- The terrain is rocky, can be slippery, and descends steeply. (pa.gov)
- Wearing sneakers, sandals, water shoes or street shoes can lead to serious accidents in this park. (pa.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Ricketts Glen State Park (PA DCNR) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Ganoga Falls?
The Falls Trail to Ganoga Falls is 7.2 miles as a loop.
Where does the Ganoga Falls hike start?
It starts from Lake Rose parking area.
How tall is Ganoga Falls?
Ganoga Falls is about 94 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Ganoga Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- pa.gov
- Distance
- pa.gov
- Falls height
- pa.gov
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.