Hammondsport, New York
Top Spots in and near Hammondsport
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Ithaca, New York
Hike the Thayer Preserve Loop at Lick Brook
0.8 mi / 100 ft gainOn Townline road, park at the pulloff where you'll see arrows pointing to the "Thayer Loop Trail" and a kiosk describing the trail. This trail is a short trail that travels along the side of Lick Brook overlooking several small cascades and waterfalls. For a section it also passes by a small farm...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls
5.01.7 mi / 500 ft gainThe Gorge Trail starts to the right at the base of the last cascading waterfall you see as you enter the park. From here you begin hiking into the heart of the gorge following Buttermilk Creek to a bridge where you can turn around or continue exploring.The trail features several large cascading f...Read more -
Lansing, New York
Ludlowville Falls
The Ithaca area is known for waterfalls, this waterfall is maybe lesser known but still a great place to visit and photograph and is easy to reach. Ludlowville Falls is located in a small park called Ludlowville Park. It is a beautiful and unique waterfall.Read more -
Lansing, New York
Fly Fish at Salmon Creek Falls
5.0Park at the dead end designated DEC "Fishing Salmon Creek" lot. Casting anywhere on this stretch of stream leading up to Salmon Creek Falls is excellent fishing, especially near the bridge crossing which is in sight from the parking area.Make sure to check spawning seasons for the area online bef...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Cascadilla Falls (9 falls)
1.09 mi / 299 ft gainCascadilla Falls (9 falls) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Cascadilla Gorge Trail
5.01.1 mi / 300 ft gainThe Cascadilla Creek Gorge is the perfect retreat from Cornell campus or downtown Ithaca into serene natural surroundings. This short trail will take you down 400 feet past multiple waterfalls, through lush, green forest and 400 million year old bedrock. It will be tough to believe you didn't hav...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Ithaca Falls Trail
4.50.31 mi / 26 ft gainIthaca Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Potter's Falls
3.45 mi / 440 ft gainPotter's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Eldridge Wilderness Loop
2.3 mi / 0 ft gainPark in the designated lot directly off Troy Rd and begin the loop at the only trail entering the parking area (the lot only holds about 4-5 vehicles). Because this is a loop trial, when it splits after 200 yards take either route and still end at the parking area. The loop is 2.3 miles long and ...Read more -
Union Springs, New York
Great Gully Falls Trail
1.63 mi / 164 ft gainGreat Gully Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Union Springs, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Six Mile Creek Natural Area
5.04.5 mi / 250 ft gainThe East Ithaca Recreational Walkway, which traverses the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, can be accessed at the parking areas on Burns Rd. or Coddington Rd. The walkway, which used to be a railroad, runs flat and straight from East to West. From the walkway, other smaller trails can be accessed t...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Run the Sapsucker Woods Trails
4 miThere are two main sets of trails available for walking/running on. The trails connect across a small road and can be made into about a 4 mile loop if you run some of the interior loops as well. The trails are made of either wood-chips or boardwalks, and hold up to some snow and rain very well. T...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 -
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 -
Hunt, New York
Hike the Gorge Trail in Letchworth State Park
5.07 miThere 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...Read more -
Castile, New York
Inspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail
3.96 mi / 610 ft gainInspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Portageville, New York.Read more