Easy to moderate, 4.07 mi loop
853 ft elevation gain
Hiked 8/30/25
An incredibly popular trail in the Finger Lakes region of NY, this mostly easy trek gets very crowded, especially the overhead Rainbow Falls. Apparently home to 19 waterfalls, part of the gorge trail is under construction which I believe reduced the amount seen. Fun, but I preferred others in area.
A thin, snaking waterfall cuts into the canyon along Glen Creek. Unsure of name, possibly still one of the 'cathedral falls.'
A deep pool can be seen from this large, flat area of the trail past the falls.
What I believe to be Dryad's Saddle growing on a fallen log. Taken in the upper area of the Finger Lakes section.
10 Comments
TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 355d
I didn't know New York could be so beautiful!
jqubed@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 355d
Almost as soon as you get north of New York City it gets lovely. The Catskills, Adirondacks, and Finger Lakes are all beautiful areas.
tux7350@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 355d
Check out Letchworth State park. Its the Grand Canyon of the East!!
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/79/details.aspx
everydayhiker@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 355d
Yeah, as the other poster said, there are several really great locations around the state. Surprising amount of farmland as well.
TheRealKuni@piefed.social · 7 pts · 355d
Wow I knew the circuit wasn’t up to FIA Grade 1, but it’s really let itself go since Formula 1 stopped racing there.
(Seriously though this looks beautiful.)
Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 355d
It’s still a very fun track to drive. Turn two down the falls into the pool is some pucker factor.
RFKJrsBrainworm@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 355d
You can catch a bus to the top for 3 or 5 bucks and walk downhill. It's absolutely stunning
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 355d
I bet it smells amazing there
pezhore@infosec.pub · 4 pts · 355d
Man, I miss Western NY.
tronx4002@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 355d
This looks awesone!