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Vestal, New York

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Montour Falls, New York

    Eagle Cliff Falls

    0.29 mi / 128 ft gain
    Eagle Cliff Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.
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  • Watkins Glen, New York

    Watkins Glen South Rim Trail

    2.67 mi / 476 ft gain
    Watkins Glen South Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.
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  • Watkins Glen, New York

    Gorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop

    0.74 mi / 180 ft gain
    Gorge Trail and Lovers Lane Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.
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  • Watkins Glen, New York

    Gorge Trail via south Parking Lot

    4.6
    4 mi
    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...
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  • Dushore, Pennsylvania

    Loyalsock Trail

    5.0
    56.75 mi / 9882 ft gain
    Loyalsock Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Laporte, Pennsylvania.
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  • Dushore, Pennsylvania

    Loyalsock Link Trail and Haystacks and Dutchman Falls

    24.87 mi / 3944 ft gain
    Loyalsock Link trail and Haystacks and Dutchman Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Laporte, Pennsylvania.
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  • Dushore, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Haystacks Rapids and Dutchman Falls

    5.0
    3.9 mi / 425 ft gain
    The Haystacks is a great end of the overall Loyalsock Trail. It is easily accessible, and fairly a gentile trail, however, the beginning is still a relatively rocky and will require some initial effort. When the trail intersects the rail road grade, you can turn left and take the path with the ye...
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  • Fabius, New York

    Spruce Pond

    4.46 mi / 636 ft gain
    Spruce Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fabius, New York.
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