Griffis Sculpture Park Loop

I'd heard two things about this particular waterfall before seeing it: the flame isn't always lit (so bring a lighter) and the current depends on the rain.  Parking was simple; the falls is in the corner of Chestnut Ridge Park and there are many entrances, but the hike itself has it's own parking area off Seufert Road and Route 277. It's a short mile and a half hike total and there are easy to...

Explore the majestic Gorge Trail at Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East." This 7-mile trail winds along the rim of a spectacular 600-foot gorge, featuring three magnificent waterfalls carved by the powerful Genesee River through ancient bedrock. The trail showcases Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls, with the 107-foot Middle Falls illuminated nightly, creating a mesmeri...

This scenic out-and-back hike in Letchworth State Park takes you through forested gorge rim views, up toward the iconic Inspiration Point overlook, and down into the gorge for a dramatic view of Lower Falls on the Genesee River. What You’ll See & Experience The trail follows the Gorge Trail (Trail #1) from near the southern entrance of the park, crossing near Middle Falls and clim...

This trail has several loops off of it. Have a clear map when going into it, so you know which sections you are doing.  Once you leave the trailhead parking lot, you have an option to head left on the Morrison Loop, or right on the Rimrock Loop. There is an adjacent trail that they share down the middle, if you only do one side or the other. The whole trail of both loops is 14 miles.  We went r...

Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World when it was built, the Kinzua Viaduct is truly amazing and a must see. The Kinzua Viaduct or Kinzua Bridge was built in 1881 and rebuilt in 1990 where it served as the world's tallest and longest railroad structure for a few years. In 2003 an F1 tornado struck the bridge and caused half the bridge to be destroyed. Today, this scenic site can be viewed a...

The Highbanks camping area is located on northern end of the park. Entering the park from the Mount Morris the camper registration will be 6 miles in on Park Road.Pick up a park map and choose some of the many sites to explore whether it is hiking or just driving through the park to some of roadside accessible vistas, the options are abundant within this beautiful park. Spend the day explorin...