Eternal Flame Falls Near Buffalo Is Unbelievably Beautiful And You’ll Want To Find It
By Lea Monroe|Published October 28, 2019
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As much as we love everything about living in one of the largest cities in the Northeast, sometimes we find ourselves a little alone time out in the woods. Leading us to secluded spaces in Western New York, there’s an extensive list of nature trails that exist inside of Erie County. If you’re ready to go through a walk in the woods that’s unlike any other, then see why this hidden spot near Buffalo is unbelievably beautiful and worth discovering.
All it takes is less than a 20-mile drive to reach the enchanting trail system that exists within Chestnut Ridge Park, found just off of Seufert Road in Erie County.
Part of the Shale Creek Preserve that's hidden away within the park's southern corner, hiking out to Eternal Flame Falls is an adventure that every Buffalonian should take at least once in their lifetime.
The waterfall cascades down a stacked rock ledge for 30 feet. And right by the top of the waterfall you'll see a flame that stays lit almost constantly throughout the year.
The same reason why there can be a flame inside of this waterfall also happens to be the same reason why you might pick up on a smell just before you reach the falls: there's methane gas that leaks through the cracks in the rocks beneath you!