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Berky
Explorer
Jul 16, 2017

Ricketts Glen SP

Has anyone taken the southern approach to Ricketts Glen SP (Penna.), taking Rt. 487 north from Red Rock. The park's web site advises against "heavy trailers" taking this route.

I've had no problem with other high-incline routes in PA (Black Moshannon and Blue Knob). Is the southern route to Ricketts Glen worse than those?
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  • RGar974417's avatar
    RGar974417
    Explorer
    Jul 17, 2017
    Yes, we did that last year pulling a 26ft travel trailer with a GMC Van with a 5.3 litter motor. It is a very steep hill and the van struggled and byt the time we got to the top,we were doing about 10 mph.The problem is,the alternative is about a 50 mile detour.
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Jul 17, 2017
    It is your call. I've towed my 17' trailer up the hill with a RAV4. No bad curves or drop offs, but is is an "interesting" hill. Here is the sign at the top:

  • Berky's avatar
    Berky
    Explorer
    Jul 18, 2017
    Thanks to both of you. Going up sounds doable.

    But going down? That 18% is beyond white-knuckle for me. I'm not in that much of a hurry and will take the long way around.

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