Glen Onoko was on my bucket list ever since I was a teenager but was afraid to do it on account of all the accidents and deaths. When I heard it was closing down it was my last chance and I knew if I didn't do it I would regret it so my daughter and I went on the day before it closed down. It started out not too bad, but then the trail went straight up over rocks. We had to bend over and crawl on our hands and feet. I was a nervous wreck till we made it to the top but was so glad to hear there was an easier trail to back down cause there was no way I was going to try and go down the way we went up! Now that I know what to expect I would love to go again and actually enjoy the trip up, but if I never do, I can at least say I did it once!!
Hiked Tuscarora State Park yesterday, and went to see the Turn Hole Tunnel. The tunnel was neat, but the area is so full of people we decided to go home. Got to the tunnel around 2 pm. Tuscarora was empty and we had a great hike. We found the spirit tree while hiking on the Spirit of Tuscarora Trail. You were right! They blazes for the trails are confusing. Love your videos.
Mr. Woodsman- we come here once a year (from md) and love it. We've found it's easier to go up the trail that is right next to the falls, and come down the easier section (opposite the way you went). Also if you go on a weekday morning there are few if any people there. :)
We hiked this last weekend. We went up the back way like you did. Glad we did as we had our baby in an Osprey Poco and two dogs in tow. We came back down the less steep way but were glad we had our boots / hiking poles. Thanks for showing the steeper trail and all we missed. So glad we didn't go that way!!
I came looking for the history of the ruins u walked past. I thought u would've said something.. i was absolutely fascinated by the size of some rocks in the walls built. There are side walks and remnants of cobbled streets. Also a large well
I'm glad you showed how dangerous this trail could be. We haven't hiked it yet, but we often see small children in the steeper parts of the Falls Trail at Ricketts and this looks even more dangerous. We love hikes like this and will try it soon, but def won't bring our kids.
Back in 1995 we climbed that thing by the side of the falls! Did you even see the tops where the ruins are? Didn't look like you saw much at all. I guess from all the injuries and deaths since we've climbed it the whole thing has changed big time! Wow! Nice pics though.
I was told the Cave Falls is still accessible from the top but I also heard the entire section of falls is now off-limits. Which version are you aware of? Either way, I'm glad you filmed this while the trail was open so I can see what it looks like now that I can't go.
Great video! Did you have to do boulder climbing to reach the falls? Like the kind you need to do on the Hawk Mountain Skyline trail? Or was is mostly walking?
This place is not anymore dangerous than anywhere else. People got hurt due to human error. This place should never be off limits to anyone. Let people go there if they want..... smh
I believe this is closed now. I went a couple years ago with my wife. There were some difficult parts going up. We made it all the way to the last waterfall.
ya know for all the talk people in jim thorpe gave it when I visited, those falls were kind of underwhelming. I took a local Jim Thorpe girl on a bike ride down the Lehigh Gorge Trail which she had never gone down and she said she had never seen Lukes or Buttermilk falls and that Glen Onoko has nothing on them haha. It is pretty big though. I'm used to falls down near the Smokeys
I was just up there on 10/15/2019 and there were plenty of people hiking up the trail to the falls. Beautiful location, next time I'm doing the hike. I'm careful and have experience hiking so why should I be denied access because of somebody else's stupidity. They can "close" the trail all they want but people are still going to go up and see the waterfalls.
The people who died were high school age. They don’t want people who aren’t capable getting an idea for going into a very dangerous place. I’m friends with the family of one of the kids, it’s so sad and there is some sensibility in why they might want to discourage. If you heard the story of how these children died(going for a water bottle that fell off the edge, going for it slipping, and then killing your friend in the process who sticks their arm out to save your dumbass.
The Fall Trail looks less challenging than any of the AT down in GA, NC or TN. Wonder why they want you to wear hiking boots. Seems a bit "old school".
People are stupid when it comes to their safety. Have you ever seen the old 1975 footage or a man who gets eaten by a lion on a safari because he had to get a closer picture of them eating a zebra carcass? The first five times it's shocking and you feel the finality of his death, but after awhile it's sort of amusing.
Absolutely Beautiful! I Love Waterfalls! Thanks for the video!
Haha, I just stumbled upon this video and found myself in it around the 6 min mark.
Glen Onoko was on my bucket list ever since I was a teenager but was afraid to do it on account of all the accidents and deaths. When I heard it was closing down it was my last chance and I knew if I didn't do it I would regret it so my daughter and I went on the day before it closed down. It started out not too bad, but then the trail went straight up over rocks. We had to bend over and crawl on our hands and feet. I was a nervous wreck till we made it to the top but was so glad to hear there was an easier trail to back down cause there was no way I was going to try and go down the way we went up! Now that I know what to expect I would love to go again and actually enjoy the trip up, but if I never do, I can at least say I did it once!!
I absuloutley loved the view i reached the 3rd waterfall where the Indian princess jumped! It was breathtaking cannt wait to go again!
Awesome place dude...I love waterfalls....
That waterfall would be nice in the summer. Love it. Go back in the summer..... totally awesome
Hiked Tuscarora State Park yesterday, and went to see the Turn Hole Tunnel. The tunnel was neat, but the area is so full of people we decided to go home. Got to the tunnel around 2 pm. Tuscarora was empty and we had a great hike. We found the spirit tree while hiking on the Spirit of Tuscarora Trail. You were right! They blazes for the trails are confusing. Love your videos.
Thanks
Mr. Woodsman- we come here once a year (from md) and love it. We've found it's easier to go up the trail that is right next to the falls, and come down the easier section (opposite the way you went).
Also if you go on a weekday morning there are few if any people there. :)
We hiked this last weekend. We went up the back way like you did. Glad we did as we had our baby in an Osprey Poco and two dogs in tow. We came back down the less steep way but were glad we had our boots / hiking poles. Thanks for showing the steeper trail and all we missed. So glad we didn't go that way!!
I passed people coming up the steeper way with children - seemed a bit dangerous
I came looking for the history of the ruins u walked past. I thought u would've said something.. i was absolutely fascinated by the size of some rocks in the walls built. There are side walks and remnants of cobbled streets. Also a large well
Hiked it in the 80s. Top is an old resort only foundations left . Down were steps to an old train stop. Its very cool
This was amazing... thanks Cliff!
I'm glad you showed how dangerous this trail could be. We haven't hiked it yet, but we often see small children in the steeper parts of the Falls Trail at Ricketts and this looks even more dangerous. We love hikes like this and will try it soon, but def won't bring our kids.
Nice video!! I didn’t quite make the falls, but hoping to go back there for Labor Day Weekend.
Back in 1995 we climbed that thing by the side of the falls! Did you even see the tops where the ruins are? Didn't look like you saw much at all. I guess from all the injuries and deaths since we've climbed it the whole thing has changed big time! Wow! Nice pics though.
you should have seen this during the flood if 2006....like climbing niagra falls!!!!!!!!!
I've hiked this trail numerous times growing up but the most foolish was during the winter. Falls were frozen but looked amazing.
truly mother nature at her best.
How far is fall from entrance?
Can you drink the water from them Falls
I was told the Cave Falls is still accessible from the top but I also heard the entire section of falls is now off-limits. Which version are you aware of? Either way, I'm glad you filmed this while the trail was open so I can see what it looks like now that I can't go.
Great video.
This is open all year? And how much cost?
That was awesome!
Thanks for the info. It looks like the park is closed? Is it?
Yes to many deaths,injuries,and rescues.
My wife's friend Rick died here In 1997.
Thanks for the video. It's beautiful. I feel disgust though when I see the graffiti on the rocks.
So glad you have this. They've since closed this trail. Shame 😭
I hiked it 2 months ago...I forgot to read the signs.lol
Great video! Did you have to do boulder climbing to reach the falls? Like the kind you need to do on the Hawk Mountain Skyline trail? Or was is mostly walking?
The trail is rather steep in sections, but no boulder climbing.
This place is not anymore dangerous than anywhere else. People got hurt due to human error. This place should never be off limits to anyone. Let people go there if they want..... smh
I believe this is closed now. I went a couple years ago with my wife. There were some difficult parts going up. We made it all the way to the last waterfall.
It’s closed but you can still hike?
@@McRemmyBaby they claimed too many deaths were happening. Not 100% sure it's still closed as of today.
ya know for all the talk people in jim thorpe gave it when I visited, those falls were kind of underwhelming.
I took a local Jim Thorpe girl on a bike ride down the Lehigh Gorge Trail which she had never gone down and she said she had never seen Lukes or Buttermilk falls and that Glen Onoko has nothing on them haha. It is pretty big though. I'm used to falls down near the Smokeys
I was just up there on 10/15/2019 and there were plenty of people hiking up the trail to the falls. Beautiful location, next time I'm doing the hike. I'm careful and have experience hiking so why should I be denied access because of somebody else's stupidity. They can "close" the trail all they want but people are still going to go up and see the waterfalls.
The people who died were high school age. They don’t want people who aren’t capable getting an idea for going into a very dangerous place. I’m friends with the family of one of the kids, it’s so sad and there is some sensibility in why they might want to discourage. If you heard the story of how these children died(going for a water bottle that fell off the edge, going for it slipping, and then killing your friend in the process who sticks their arm out to save your dumbass.
The Fall Trail looks less challenging than any of the AT down in GA, NC or TN. Wonder why they want you to wear hiking boots. Seems a bit "old school".
I believe this place is shut down now.. I heard someone got hurt or died
People are stupid when it comes to their safety. Have you ever seen the old 1975 footage or a man who gets eaten by a lion on a safari because he had to get a closer picture of them eating a zebra carcass? The first five times it's shocking and you feel the finality of his death, but after awhile it's sort of amusing.