Archibald Pothole State Park, Archibald, PA. In I884 miners working a seam of coal 45 feet underground fired a blast and unknowingly uncorked the 800 to 1,000 tons of smooth, round and oval stones that filled this glacial pothole, created 20,000 years ago, by a powerful, whirling mixture of icy glacial water, sand and stones that wore away the solid rock. Comparisons confirm that this is a world-class glacial pothole. From bottom to top it measures 38 feet. At one place it is 42 by 24 feet in diameter.

https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/ArchbaldPotholeStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

7

Rickets Glen State Park, Benton, PA. The Falls Trail (Normally a 4.1 miles loop, 866’ elevation. A rock slide has blocked the trail after the 17th waterfall so it’s currently an out and back and somewhere around 5 miles). This trail is very popular and for good reason: it has 17 named waterfalls ranging from 12-94’ and countless smaller ones along the way. The Glens Natural Area, which this trail passes through, was designated a Natural Landmark 1968. I’d say this trail is like a rustic Watkins Glen, equally beautiful, a little more challenging. 4 waterfall It was beautiful out while we were on trail. A heavy, cold rain started just as we got back to the car. How about that for great timing?

https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RickettsGlenStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

9.5

difficulty: 7.2

Quick stop at Qdoba to get dinner.

Comfort inn, Williamsport, PA

Price: $109/night