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Dig The Falls guide
Top 50 Finger Lakes locations in United States
byEdward Smathers and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Aviad Coppenhagen and
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Live update: Updated August 6, 2022Copy link
Copy link1. Taughannock Falls State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Edward Smathers One of my favorite spots to visit while I am in the area. Don't only visit the main falls. The upper falls are just as amazing!!Edward Smathers One of the best in the region!
2. Chittenango Falls State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers This one is part of our waterfall challenge!
3. Havana Glen Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers I really enjoy this little park. The hike is short, but you can make a great day trip out of it!!
4. Fillmore Glen State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers This park is very under rated and definitely deserves to be explored. Several waterfalls are here with great hiking trails!
bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)postcard courtesy of Steve Young
5. Buttermilk Falls State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers Great spot for swimming and hiking!
6. Waverly Glen Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers I absolutely love visiting this spot. Even when the water is low, it's such a nice walk!
Julie Hughes RomanoWaverly Glen Park has something for young and old. Pavilions, picnic tables, jungle gym equipment, lots of parking, a short walk to the waterfall or several mile trails. The reservoir is beautiful and another short walk, a little steep up the side.
Waverly Glen borders Two Rivers State park hand has miles and miles of trails for hiking, walking or mountain biking (see Trailforks). Dogs are welcome on a leash, and bathrooms are available.
7. Shequaga Falls Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers Magical little park to visit while in town!
8. Wesley Hill Nature Preserve
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers Great spot for the family. What do you think?
9. Three Falls Woods
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers CNY Land Trust is awesome! Three Falls Woods is a gem!
10. Sweedler and Thayer Preserves
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers I have not been here, yet. I'm looking to go this summer but wonder if it would be good for kids around 4 YO?
11. Shindagin Hollow State Forest
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers visiting here in a couple of weeks!
12. High Tor Wildlife Management Area
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)High Tor Wildlife Management Area, Parish Glen/Conklin Gully Waterfalls, this is very difficult if you are taking the stream up. Requires strength, agility and balance. My grandchildren and I did do it but was very scary in some areas. We were very thankful for other hikers that helped along the way. 1.9 Loop/FLT Map - B1LongBlueTF, 12 falls total https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/parish-glen-conklin-gully-yates-county-new-york-state-part-2-37439925
13. South Bradford State Forest
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)South Bradford State Forest, Small Waterfall, FLT - Map CH1TF .6 mile 1-way
14. Templar Falls
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)Twin Falls, Lower aka Templer Falls
FLT Map M14TF/.03 Miles, 8'
Twin Falls, Upper, FLT Map M14TF/.03 Miles, 12'
15. Gorge Trail Trailhead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)Gorge Trail Falls
several small falls, .8-mile rt/30 min, 1'-4'
16. Ithaca Falls
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)The trail to the falls is short and rocky. Always seems to have a lot of people everywhere.
17. Watkins Glen State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Donna McCabeOne of the most spectacular NY State Parks. Gorge trail has 800+ steps in total.
Julia ShablaevaWow, so beautiful!!
18. Tuller Hill State Forest Clute Road Northern Parkung Area
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers There is a North and a South entrance to this beautiful park.
19. Skaneateles Conservation Area
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Edward Smathers This place is very much underrated during the off-season!!
20. Carpenter Falls
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:bobbieswaterfalls (bobbie sweeting)Carpenter Falls is located in Bahar Preserve. The main falls can be seen by taking the trail left, from the koist. You can see the other waterfalls by taking the trail to the right. Use caution as the trails are very steep and slippery.
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