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The Waterfalls of Glen Onoko

Starting a journey into the glen, one is greeted by a cleft known as "Pulpit Rocks" which stand 20 feet high and serve as stately ushers to the Glen It is also referred to as Sentinel Rock.

Chameleon Falls, creating a drop of 50 feet, pooled into a basin lined with moss covered rocks and partially hidden by frolicking flora and variegated foliage, representing a floral paradise.

Also known as the "Veil of Wenonah", others describe these falls as one of the most pleasing features in the Glen. Mountain laurel, the state flower of Pennsylvania, thrive in this haven naturally supplied with an everlasting high humidity and shaded from the hot afternoon sun.

Dual Vista Glen:Triplet Falls

The Rainbow Cascades so named for the gorgeous hues in full display.

   

Cave Falls, home of the "Spirit of the Mist", was named for an Indian cave adjacent to the falls.

Past the Falls of Onoko, the highest in the Glen and at the top of Onoko Falls, the view from "Sunrise Point" includes scenic mountains, gaps, and of course, the majestic Lehigh River below.

A few excellent modern photographs of the falls can be seen here.

Nesquehoning is a nearby town, closely related in topography.

 

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