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Canandaigua, New York

Top Spots in and near Canandaigua

  • Canandaigua, New York

    Uplands Hiking Trail along Barnes Gulley

    5.0
    0.93 mi / 138 ft gain
    Onanda Park is a great place for large groups and family get-togethers—there's a lake to swim in, fields open for sports, trees for hammocks, lots of parking spaces, and trash receptacles and bathrooms nearby—but don't stop there! Right across West Lake Road is the entrance to Barnes Gulley, a be...
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  • Union Springs, New York

    Great Gully Falls Trail

    1.63 mi / 164 ft gain
    Great Gully Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Union Springs, New York.
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  • Dansville, New York

    Stony Brook Via East Rim and Gorge Trails

    3.0
    2.34 mi / 669 ft gain
    Stony Brook Via East Rim and Gorge Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Arkport, New York.
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  • Mount Morris, New York

    Hike to Papermill Falls

    4.0
    0.75 mi
    The trail is marked as #19 on Letchworth State Park maps also known as Gibsonville Trail. The trailhead is located in the northern section of the park between the Highbanks Recreation area and the Highbanks Tent and Trailer camping. There is parking just north of the bridge that crosses the Sil...
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  • Perry, New York

    Camp at the Highbanks Campground (Letchworth State Park)

    4.0
    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 road...
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  • Burdett, New York

    Explore Hector Falls

    The waterfall is not far from Watkins Glen State Park, just a few miles north on route 414 on the east side of the lake. If you are out chasing waterfalls, this is an easy and beautiful spot to make a quick stop. This is roadside, but there is plenty of shoulder along the road to pull off and ta...
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  • Trumansburg, New York

    Explore Smith Woods

    5.0
    0.5 mi / -30 ft gain
    Smith Woods is a 32 acre old growth forest in Trumansburg, NY, directly across from the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. Start by parking in the Shur Save parking lot, and walk to the corner of the woods where you will find a sign and trail blazes. The trail is an easy .5 mile loop hike through the wood...
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  • Watkins Glen, New York

    Gorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop

    0.74 mi / 180 ft gain
    Gorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.
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  • Watkins Glen, New York

    Watkins Glen South Rim Trail

    2.67 mi / 476 ft gain
    Watkins Glen South Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.
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  • Watkins Glen, New York

    Gorge Trail via south Parking Lot

    4.6
    4 mi
    Nestled right off the main road in the small village of Watkins Glen in Upstate New York, Watkins Glen State Park is a beautiful area with plenty to see. Although it is a bit touristy and right off of the road, you'll forget how close to society you are when you see these beautiful waterfalls. W...
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  • Trumansburg, New York

    Taughannock Falls Overlook

    4.8
    This is a quick and easy hike leading to an incredible 214 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...
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  • Trumansburg, New York

    Gorge Trail to Taughannock Falls

    4.9
    1.95 mi / 364 ft gain
    The trailhead is located right off NY Route 89 with plenty of parking just across the street from it. Be sure to take your camera and tripod because these 215 ft tall falls are a sight to see!  The hike to the base of the falls is a very easy 1.5 miles out and back. In the summer months the trai...
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  • Hunt, New York

    Hike the Gorge Trail in Letchworth State Park

    5.0
    7 mi
    There are over 66 miles of trails to explore at Letchworth State Park; however, the most popular and the one I chose is the Gorge Trail. This trail runs 7 miles from point-to-point passing by three lovely waterfalls. It travels parallel to the main road for the majority of the hike. You can star...
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  • Montour Falls, New York

    Photograph Aunt Sarah's Falls

    This waterfall can be seen directly from the road but can also easily be missed when driving route 14.   There is a small parking lot across the street to stop and enjoy the falls and take a few photos.  It sits right on the border of Montour Falls just south of Watkins Glen.   Aunt Sarah's Fall...
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  • Montour Falls, New York

    Shequaga Falls

    0.09 mi / 23 ft gain
    Shequaga Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.
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  • Castile, New York

    Inspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail

    3.96 mi / 610 ft gain
    Inspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Portageville, New York.
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Top Activities

Camping and Lodging in Canandaigua

Canandaigua / Rochester KOA Holiday
Farmington, New York

Canandaigua / Rochester KOA Holiday

Potomac Group Campground
Burdett, New York

Potomac Group Campground

Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort
Watkins Glen, New York

Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort

Guides, Insights and Stories from Canandaigua

Why You Need to Visit Taughannock Falls in the Winter

Why You Need to Visit Taughannock Falls in the Winter

Abby Shepard