Great Bear Recreational Area Loop Trail

Three Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.

The Salmon River Falls Lower Dam Trail in upstate New York is a short but rewarding hike leading to the base of the 110-foot Salmon River Falls. This scenic trail offers stunning views of the gorge, cascading water, and the surrounding forest. It’s part of the Salmon River Falls Unique Area, managed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and is a favorite destination for hikers,...

Parking is $5 per vehicle, and bathrooms are located in the same parking lot. Open year round dawn to dusk. Stop by for a picnic overlooking Lake Ontario, go on a nature walk, or hang out by the rocky pebble beach. The Bluff Trail takes your breath away, it doesn't feel like upper state New York what so ever. The hike is great for pictures and only takes about an hour and half to complete. Loo...

Pratt's Falls is a hidden gem. There is very rarely anybody at this park, and it is a great waterfall for photography. At only about 9m shorter than Niagara Falls, Pratt's Falls is much bigger than it looks. The falls are accessed from a short trail (only about 0.9 miles) that leads down to the bottom of the falls. This waterfall is perfect for getting longer exposures because of the lower v...

Head 12 miles south on Route 41A along Skaneateles Lake from Skaneateles NY. Make a left onto Appletree Point Road  and go a little more than a half mile to where the intersection of Carver Road is. There is a small gravel parking area off to the left with room for about 8 cars. The trailhead begins here.The path heading left will take you to the Carpenter Falls bowl in less than 600 feet. Here...

Chittenango is a great place to hang out and take pictures for a couple of hours. It is a very short hike and the trail takes you from the top of the falls on one side, down to the bottom, across the river, and then up to the top on the other side. The whole trail only takes about 45 min and is about 1/2 mile. Because I love to take photos I usually end up staying places for a little longer th...