East Aurora, New York
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Top Hiking Spots in and near East Aurora
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Orchard Park, New York
Eternal Flame Falls
4.01.12 mi / 114.61 ft gainI'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 parkin...Read more -
Portageville, New York
Gorge Trail
5.013.94 mi / 2635 ft gainExplore 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 Up...Read more -
Castile, New York
Inspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail
3.96 mi / 610 ft gainThis 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 Gor...Read more -
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls via the Niagara Recreation Trail
3.81.56 mi / 493 ft gainLocated on the Niagara River, which is the border of Canada and the USA, it dumps water from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario. There are technically three waterfalls in close proximity that have come to form what is now just known as Niagara Falls. From largest to smallest there is Horseshoe Falls, Am...Read more -
Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Gorge Whirlpools
3.73.52 mi / 522 ft gainThere are many different hiking trails in the Niagara Falls area, one of the favorites and most challenging being Devils Hole and Whirlpool Trail. Park at the far end of the lot at Whirlpool Park and walk towards the river where you'll see the trailhead going north. After about 5 minutes on this ...Read more -
Perry, New York
Camp at the Highbanks Campground (Letchworth State Park)
4.0The 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...Read more -
Mount Morris, New York
Hike to Papermill Falls
4.00.75 miThe 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...Read more -
Thorold, Ontario
Decew Falls
4.01.49 mi / 95 ft gainThis area is home to two main waterfalls - Upper DeCew Falls, a large 22 metre plunge waterfall, and Lower DeCew Falls, a smaller 25 foot steep cascade waterfall. With its picturesque surroundings including Morningstar Mill (a restored water-powered mill) and the Bruce Trail, it is a great place ...Read more -
Dansville, New York
Stony Brook Via East Rim and Gorge Trails
3.02.34 mi / 669 ft gainStony Brook Via East Rim and Gorge Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Arkport, New York.Read more