Taughannock Falls Overlook

Taughannock Falls Overlook
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Taughannock Falls Overlook
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Added by Shawn Grenninger

Taughannock Falls Overlook is a quick walk through Taughannock Falls State Park leading to a beautiful 215 foot waterfall.

This is a quick and easy hike leading to an incredible 215 foot waterfall that is beautiful in all four seasons. Bring the whole family and hangout by the falls for the afternoon, weather permitting. During the winter, the falls transform the surrounding cliffs into a wall of ice and snow, but in the warmer months, the mist and shade near the falls provide the perfect retreat.

To reach the falls, park at the Taughannock Farms Inn along Highway 89, opposite Cayuga Lake, and head away from the road to find the trailhead at the edge of the parking lot. Take the well signed Gorge Trail all the way to the base of the falls. The trail is wide, relatively flat and friendly for the whole family.

For the hike to the base of the falls, check out this adventure: https://www.theoutbound.com/ne...

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Kathryn Moon
10/18/2017
Near Ithaca
Visited this state park in June 2017. Stayed 2 nights in a cabin located in the campground. Beautiful scenery albeit the rainy weather but ...
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Janet Thomas
5/12/2016
Fantastic
The falls are amazing, all seasons! We go often, and it never gets old. Always great views, easy hike and so much to do ...
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Jake Sells
4/1/2016
10/10
As the local's say "Ithaca is Gorges" Done this hike half a dozen times or so and never ceases to amazes me, don't forget ...
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Brae Weaver
3/13/2016
Beautifully Easy
Very beautiful and an easy trail you can bring dogs and family on. You can walk out on the rocks to get a closer ...
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Tyler Cranden
2/22/2016
Very Rewarding
I was very glad to have checked out this spot. The trails are all very well maintained, and the parking lots are easily ...
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