Kitchen Creek Falls
Pennsylvania · 9-foot drop · Ricketts Glen State Park · Last verified 2026-05-23
Kitchen Creek Falls is the smallest of 24 named waterfalls in Ricketts Glen State Park — a 9-ft cascade tucked under PA-118 that most visitors barely notice on their way to the bigger drops. The signature experience here is the 7.1-mile Falls Trail loop that strings together the entire waterfall chain (including the 94-ft Ganoga Falls). Trail is RATED 'MOST DIFFICULT' for a reason: wet stone steps, slippery year-round.
The trail
7.1 miles each way, rated hard with 1100 feet of elevation gain. Falls Trail parking on PA-118 or at the park office. Free.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Creek Falls (this page) | — | 9 ft | hard · 7.1 mi | Y | Free |
| Adams Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Murray Reynolds Falls | 1 mi | 16 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Sheldon Reynolds Falls | 1 mi | 36 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Harrison Wright Falls | 1 mi | 27 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Erie Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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- Anneewakee Falls10 ft
- Armstrong-Rode Falls10 ft
- Big Shoal Cascade8 ft
- Blue Hole Falls8 ft
- Bonanza Falls10 ft
Questions visitors ask about Kitchen Creek Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Kitchen Creek Falls?
Kitchen Creek Falls is 9 feet (2.7 m) tall. Height is sourced from DCNR Pennsylvania.
Is Kitchen Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Kitchen Creek Falls is inside Ricketts Glen State Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Kitchen Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Ricketts Glen State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Always leash and pack out waste.
Can you swim at Kitchen Creek Falls?
No — swimming is not safe or not allowed at Kitchen Creek Falls. Wading or swimming is prohibited throughout Ricketts Glen — slippery rocks and the volume of foot traffic make it unsafe.
When is the best time to visit Kitchen Creek Falls?
Peak flow is typically May, June, July, August, September, October. Season-wise: spring, summer, fall. Snowmelt and recent rain affect day-to-day volume.
Is there a fee to visit Kitchen Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Ricketts Glen State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Kitchen Creek Falls from a major city?
Kitchen Creek Falls is 4 miles from Benton (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.2992, -76.2738
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-23
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