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    Top Spots in and near Union Springs

    • 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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    • Moravia, New York

      Hike Carpenter and Angel Falls

      4.0
      3 mi / 450 ft gain
      Head 12 miles south on Route 41A along Skaneateles Lake from Skaneateles NY. Make a left onto Appletree Point Road  and go a little more than a half mile to where the intersection of Carver Road is. There is a small gravel parking area off to the left with room for about 8 cars. The trailhead beg...
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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.  
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    • Lansing, New York

      Fly Fish at Salmon Creek Falls

      5.0
      Park 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...
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Run the Sapsucker Woods Trails

      4 mi
      There 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...
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Ithaca Falls Trail

      4.5
      0.31 mi / 26 ft gain
      Ithaca Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Hike Coy Glen

      5.0
      2 mi / 689 ft gain
      Before starting this hike, please make sure you have permission to access Cornell Botanic Gardens.  Starting at the parking space on Elm St. Extension, follow the trail downhill until you reach the bed of the creek. The creek becomes the trail at this point, and you will need to navigate it appr...
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Cascadilla Falls (9 falls)

      1.09 mi / 299 ft gain
      Cascadilla Falls (9 falls) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Hike the Cascadilla Gorge Trail

      5.0
      1.1 mi / 300 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Potter's Falls

      3.45 mi / 440 ft gain
      Potter's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
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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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    • Ithaca, New York

      Hike the Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls

      5.0
      1.7 mi / 500 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Newfield, New York

      Hike Treman State Park

      5.0
      3 mi / -400 ft gain
      Starting in the parking area, choose which direction of the loop to take (all of which will take you to Lucifer Falls). You can choose to do a shorter, 1 - mile loop around the falls, or go further to the lower section of the park (approximately 3 miles).There is also a campground conveniently l...
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    Camping and Lodging in Union Springs

    Potomac Group Campground
    Burdett, New York

    Potomac Group Campground

    Canandaigua / Rochester KOA Holiday
    Farmington, New York

    Canandaigua / Rochester KOA Holiday

    Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort
    Watkins Glen, New York

    Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Union Springs

    Why You Need to Visit Taughannock Falls in the Winter

    Why You Need to Visit Taughannock Falls in the Winter

    Abby Shepard