He was and still is desperate to get a severance tax so he can send money to Philadelphia where the votes are. And even though there wasn’t an insane amount of water flowing, it seemed like just the right amount to create the wispy effect. Glen Onoko’s rough boulder-and-gravel trails are not maintained. Height: 75′ We now have evidence that closing the trail was a political stunt orchestrated by Wolf. Glen Onoko Falls at State Game Lands 141 in Lehigh Township, Carbon County, outside of Jim Thorpe, is known for waterfalls and scenic views. His latest proposed version of a severance tax is even more so. The trail doesn’t seem to end. He refuses to reopen it unless he gets his tax. A couple of alert MDN readers pointed us to the article below that appeared in 2015 in the Lehighton Times News. If you read the article you’ll note no one is saying the trail shouldn’t be closed or fixed; only that Wolf knew the fixing had been delayed because the Game Commission wanted it to NOT be fixed so it could stay primitive. To get the natural gas price, please enable Javascript. There are at least two waterfalls in the park, though they are about 15 miles driving distance from Glen Onoko. Head west along US-209, going through the towns of Lehighton and Jim Thorpe. Aside from the human toll these incidents take, they also require volunteer firefighters and other rescuers to retrieve the fallen from dangerous terrain. Copyright © 2020 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Earlier this week, Marcellus Drilling News brought you the news that Pennsylvania Gov. So maybe I missed Cave Falls? © 2020 Entercom Communications Corp. All rights reserved. Unlike the waterfalls of Ricketts Glen, which is sections of steep trail punctuated by sections of flat trail, in Glen Onoko, there are no flat sections! All rights reserved. Adam Hermann Height: 15′ Well, I have to admit that I’ve been rather confused by Chameleon Falls. I remember the name of the road not being what I thought it would be (it was not Main Street, as expected). Glen Onoko has been the scene of dozens of serious accidents over the years, and several deaths. Length of Hike: 1 mile round-trip. I had a chance to visit the area again in June 2013, and discovered that there were a number of other waterfalls in the park. If I remember correctly, Onoko Falls is taller, but it just wasn’t as exciting for me. Have a news tip? At the parking lot where the ascent begins, hikers will find the one and only warning sign, but it is specific and unambiguous. Length of Hike: 1 mile round-trip. After enjoying Glen Onoko Falls, continue up the hill. As I have mentioned before, the hike up to view the falls is not simple in any sense, though I do not personally believe it is as dangerous as others may say. I am a very bad judge of height, but I expect this is about 40-50′ tall, with two visible drops. Keep driving for a little less than 2 miles to the end of the road, which will be the parking area for the Glen Onoko trail head. Height: 60′ It wasn’t nearly as awful as advertised, and saw a number of lovely waterfalls including Cave Falls and Onoko Falls. Delaware County Woman Rescued After Being Injured On Closed Glen Onoko Falls Trail Will Face Fine, Officials Say By CBS3 Staff June 4, 2019 at 1:49 pm Filed Under: Glen Onoko Falls , Local TV Source: Pri Ma / shutterstock. As part of a leadership team from NWPOA who met with Governor Wolf at the Capitol shortly after he was elected the first time, I was one of several witnesses who heard him say that day if NWPOA would help him get his severance tax, he would help us get our gas out of the ground here in the Delaware River Basin. Turn right onto PA-903. The incident is still under investigation, according to WNEP, but the woman is expected to face a fine. Gov. Message frequency is recurring and varies. I think you now may end up on Main Street. When you get to the stop sign, turn left. In order to get a good view of the falls, you do have to do some rock jumping. There are also Buttermilk Falls in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio!). Length of Hike: 1 mile round-trip (to see all falls). The Pennsylvania Game Commission is closing the main Glen Onoko Falls trail in Jim Thorpe as of May 1. Governor Tom Wolf and members of his administration will join Sen. John Yudichak, and local and state officials during a visit to the Glen Onoko Falls trail and hold a press conference discussing how Restore Pennsylvania could help address infrastructure needs to improve Carbon County’s recreation and tourism economy. From the article you’ll find there’s a long history of people getting hurt and dying along the trail, and that local officials wanted to make safety improvements, but, in 2015, the Pennsylvania Game Commission refused to make any improvements, saying the state considers the trail a “pristine wilderness area” and it “should be left that way.”, Yet now, four years later (out of nowhere), the trail *must* be closed and safety improvements *must* be added–with severance tax money. Rural Wayne County was not important to him other than how he could use us to get what he wanted and what would benefit him. You are responsible for your safety. The trail makes a bit of a diversion away from the creek before returning to it near the top of Glen Onoko Falls. That’s not to say that the walk isn’t difficult. I thought the hike was going to be fraught with danger, whereas in the end it was rather benign, though not necessarily fun. Whether the woman knew the trail was closed to hikers is unclear. The falls are not in Lehigh Gorge State Park but on neighboring state gamelands managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Officials of the Jim Thorpe Fire Department, which is the lead volunteer unit in rescue calls because of its proximity, estimate that it takes from 20 to 30 volunteers to rescue one person from Glen Onoko. Accessibility: 2/10 (strenuous) Here’s the smoking gun that proves closing the trail and Wolf’s promise to reopen it is a political ploy–a scam. Happily, these hikers, both women, were not critically injured. After70 plus deaths we all can conclude that the people involved from the State making decisions regarding the Park are simply FOOLS! Trump vs. Biden: There Is But One Choice on Energy Issues, Natural Gas Use Going Up with Lower Prices and…. Note: As of 2019, the Glen Onoko trail has been closed. Wolf closed the scenic Glen Onoko Falls Trail (in Jim Thorpe, PA) on May 1, ostensibly because of safety issues. These volunteers put themselves in harm’s way, too. PhillyVoice Staff, Philadelphia firefighter dies during Cape May triathlon, Meek Mill granted new hearing in appeals case, Michael Solomonov's The Rooster is closing June 8, after the Pennsylvania Game Commission deemed the trail a safety threat, reopen the trail by using funds raised from Restore Pennsylvania, Philly’s Four Seasons Total Landscaping selling merchandise after unusual Trump campaign press conference, Penn's Ezekiel Emanuel tapped to help guide Biden's COVID-19 response, John Oliver makes light of election week drama on 'Last Week Tonight', Eagles LG Isaac Seumalo poised to return to the lineup soon, New Jersey to curb indoor dining service as COVID-19 cases spike, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has higher effectiveness rate than expected. There’s a Buttermilk Falls in Monroe County along the Delaware Water Gap.
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