Union Springs, New York

The 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...

Park 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 ...

Parking is $5 per vehicle, and bathrooms are located in the same parking lot. Open year round dawn to dusk. Stop by for a picnic overlooking Lake Ontario, go on a nature walk, or hang out by the rocky pebble beach. The Bluff Trail takes your breath away, it doesn't feel like upper state New York...

The Gorge Trail and Lover’s Lane Loop at Watkins Glen State Park offer an unforgettable experience through one of New York’s most scenic parks. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Watkins Glen’s Gorge Trail winds alongside 19 waterfalls, each cascading down ancient rock formations, creating a ...

Watkins Glen South Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.

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...

Spruce Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fabius, New York.

Eagle Cliff Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.

Pratt's Falls is a hidden gem. There is very rarely anybody at this park, and it is a great waterfall for photography. At only about 9m shorter than Niagara Falls, Pratt's Falls is much bigger than it looks. The falls are accessed from a short trail (only about 0.9 miles) that leads down to th...

Three Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.

From the parking spot on Prospect Valley Rd., cross the footbridge as part of the Finger Lakes Trail due East. The trail will be marked with white blazes. As you follow the blazes you will hike up for about 0.5 miles, increasing elevation by about 150ft, and then down 30-50 ft for 0.2 miles befo...

Chittenango is a great place to hang out and take pictures for a couple of hours. It is a very short hike and the trail takes you from the top of the falls on one side, down to the bottom, across the river, and then up to the top on the other side. The whole trail only takes about 45 min and is a...