Sullivan County | World's End |Ricketts Glen State Park | Endless Mountains | Northeastern PA

Area Information

Sullivan County, known as the “Gem of the Endless Mountains,” is a unique area with beautiful waterfalls, scenic views, small villages, natural lakes, and a rich heritage that draws people to the region. Sullivan County is home to several state parks, including Ricketts Glen and Worlds End, which offers outstanding views of the Endless Mountains region from the High Knob Overlook. The scenery is particularly unforgettable during the June mountain laurel bloom and the fall foliage period in October. The covered bridges located in Forksville, Hillsgrove, and Sonestown make a trip to the Sullivan County area even more interesting.

Sullivan County covers an area of 478 square miles or 305,920 acres. The state owns one-third of this acreage as State Forest Lands and State Game Lands. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission owns a 1500-acre tract that includes Hunters Lake in Shrewsbury Township.

Climate

Annual precipitation (rain) averages 35 inches. Annual snowfall can range from 40 to 140 inches, with yearly normal averages around 41 inches; July temperatures average 71.3 degrees F while, January temperatures average 27.4 degrees F. The duration of freeze-free periods is from mid-June to mid-September.