Union Springs, New York
Top Spots in and near Union Springs
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Ithaca, New York
Rim Trail and Gorge Trail Loop
0.8 mi / 30 ft gainRim Trail and Gorge Trail Loop is a 0.9 loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Newfield, New York.Read more -
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 Sweedler Preserve at Lick Brook
5.01.6 mi / 500 ft gainTrailheads and parking are on both Sandbank and Townline Roads, with elevations ranging from 280-330m. Follow the white blazes of the Finger Lakes trail downhill with views of the gorge, and wind through massive oak and maple trees. At the bottom of the hill (about 100m of elevation), you can en...Read more -
Canandaigua, New York
Uplands Hiking Trail along Barnes Gulley
5.00.93 mi / 138 ft gainOnanda 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...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
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 -
Watkins Glen, New York
Gorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop
0.74 mi / 180 ft gainGorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.Read more -
Watkins Glen, New York
Watkins Glen South Rim Trail
2.67 mi / 476 ft gainWatkins Glen South Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.Read more -
Watkins Glen, New York
Gorge Trail via south Parking Lot
4.64 miNestled 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...Read more -
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...Read more -
Fabius, New York
Spruce Pond
4.46 mi / 636 ft gainSpruce Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fabius, New York.Read more -
Montour Falls, New York
Shequaga Falls
0.09 mi / 23 ft gainShequaga Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.Read more -
Montour Falls, New York
Eagle Cliff Falls
0.29 mi / 128 ft gainEagle Cliff Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.Read more -
Manlius, New York
Three Falls Woods
2.74 mi / 253 ft gainThree Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.Read more -
Brooktondale, New York
Camp at the Shindagin Hollow Lean-To
4.51 mi / 150 ft gainFrom 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...Read more -
Chittenango, New York
Chittenango Falls
4.70.53 mi / 102 ft gainChittenango 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...Read more