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Mohawk Falls

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
37 ft (11.3 m)
Location
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Access status
State park trail from the Lake Rose Trailhead
The walk
0.4 miles one way to the first waterfall, per DCNR
Ground & access
Rocky, wet and slippery trail with steep sections and many stone steps. DCNR says hikers should be in good physical condition and wear sturdy boots, not sneakers or sandals.
Pennsylvania DCNR: Ricketts Glen State Park hiking

Mohawk Falls is the first named waterfall on the Ganoga Glen side of the Falls Trail, a drop followed by a long slide. From the Lake Rose Trailhead, follow the Falls Trail down into Ganoga Glen. The trail continues downstream past Oneida, Cayuga and the 94-foot Ganoga Falls. Return the same way, or make the 3.2-mile loop that DCNR describes with the Highland Trail and the Glen Leigh side.

Plan your visit

Lake Rose Trailhead, down the Ganoga Glen side of the Falls Trail to Mohawk Falls

DCNR gives a 0.4-mile hike, about 10 minutes, from Lake Rose Trailhead parking to the first waterfall. Go Waterfalling lists Mohawk as the first falls reached from the top of Ganoga Glen.

Rocky, wet and slippery trail with steep sections and many stone steps. DCNR says hikers should be in good physical condition and wear sturdy boots, not sneakers or sandals.

Where to start

Lake Rose Trailhead parking in Ricketts Glen State Park, off PA 487. DCNR publishes trailhead coordinates 41.329880, -76.291092 and says the small lot fills up quickly at peak times.

Timing & water

The park is open every day, sunrise to sunset. The Falls Trail System is closed in winter except to properly equipped ice climbers and hikers who sign in with the park office.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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