Best viewing from the blue-blazed section of the Finger Lakes Trail. There is a steep, strenuous foot climb. Although it is in Buttermilk Falls State Park, it is a different experience from the other areas in the park. The view of the falls is more distant at most points. When you do come to the viewing areas, you note the height of the falls and the depth of the gorge, which are striking. Open year round, though use extreme caution during winter. Closes periodically for hunting. Six-Mile Creek Trail.
Length: 6. Potter's Falls. Wells Falls. Emilie Jonas Falls Nature Trail. We have put together the most gorgeous Ithaca waterfalls, home to some of the best waterfalls in New York , to check out during your visit plus how to visit them!
When we were trying to explore the region and all the different falls in Ithaca we had trouble finding where to park, start our hike, or what to do — so we hope this guide helps make planning your waterfall adventure alot easier and smoother sailing than it was for us!
If we missed any of your favorite waterfalls near Ithaca, let us know! We frequent the area a lot and want to see as many of the falls in Ithaca that we can! Do not attempt swimming at any of these falls in Ithaca unless there is a designated swimming area with a lifeguard. These waterfalls in the gorges have dangerous undercurrents that have taken several lives over the years.
Be sure to also check out our guide to all the best things to do in Ithaca to help you plan your trip, Ithaca is undoubtedly one of our favorite towns in the Finger Lakes to explore! This is one of the easiest waterfalls near Ithaca to visit because the viewing deck to the falls are just a few feet walk from the parking area at the overlook at Taughannock Park Road!
There are a few trails that start from a different part of the park and will require you to get back in your car and drive to the parking area near the trailhead at NY From here you have a few options, the longest being a very easy 1.
What makes Taughannock Falls some of the most impressive falls in Ithaca? This was actually one of the first things in the Finger Lakes we experienced on our very first trip in which eventually continued bringing us back to the region on several other trips to explore more!
The other trails are only open from April — October. Enfield Falls is one of the two sizeable of the 12 waterfalls near Ithaca in Robert Treman State Park with a 70 foot fall. Sometimes Enfield Falls is also referred to as Lower Falls because this is at the lower part of the state park. This is also one of the few swimmable falls in Ithaca as well when a lifeguard is on duty in the summer months through Labor Day.
Know that the trails are one way, you ascend on the Rim Trail and descend on the Gorge Trail. Obviously, ascending is much more strenuous than descending so be prepared if this is the route you want to take. This trail gets busy in the summer, so be prepared, also these trails are closed in the winter season! The parking lot has a pay station, we paid at one and our time was still good to park at the other parking lot!
The waterfall is directly behind the Old Mill. Plug in The Old Mill in your Google Maps and park here grabbing the little piece of paper proving you paid for your parking at one of the pay stations. This parking area is where you will leave your car so you can explore the rest of the Ithaca falls here in Robert Treman. But before you set off on the Gorge Trail, we recommend taking a peek at the historic working Gristmill and the waterfall behind it.
You can visit this magical waterfall by either hiking the entire trail from the lower base of Robert Treman State Park, or if you want to do the shorter version like we did, you can access it by descending on the Gorge Trail. Going down is easy and feels otherworldly, the trail passes many of the 12 waterfalls you can find in the Enfield Glen along with stone bridges and staircases alongside the thick flora and fauna feeling straight out of Fern Gully for any kids from the 90s reference.
The trails are all one-way and going back up is a bit strenuous, so mentally prepare yourself and make sure everyone in your group are prepared for alot of steps back up with a steep incline. We personally enjoyed the butt burning workout, but realized that this might be a tough hike if we were ever to revisit with our parents in the future.
Hiking to Lucifer Falls, no matter which way you choose gives you bonus waterfalls too. Treman State Park. Treman State Park is the perfect place. Buffalo street art: Murals, hidden public art to see throughout the city. Safe Travels: 10 waterfalls open for safe swimming in Upstate NY. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. All rights reserved About Us.
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