5 Easy-Access New York Waterfalls That Are Perfect For An Upstate New York Adventure
Witt Wells
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If you’re like me, you love waterfalls in New York! There aren’t too many adventures more fun than an upstate New York waterfall hike, but sometimes you’ll have to make a pretty lengthy trip down the trail to find them. But I have great news if you are looking to enjoy some of the roadside waterfalls near me in New York! Here are a few of the best waterfalls in the state that are either a short hike away or even visible from the side of the road! You might even be able to pack a few waterfalls into one trip.
1. Chittenango Falls
2. High Falls Gorge
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3. Shequaga Falls
4. Hector Falls
5. Ithaca Falls
Have you explored any of these waterfalls in Upstate New York? What are your favorite easy-access waterfalls in New York? We’d love to hear about your experience!
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Are there any other hiking trails with waterfalls in New York?
If you’re looking for the best waterfall hikes in New York, there are so many trails to choose from!
- One truly unique trail is located in Orchard Park in the Shale Creek Preserve. There you’ll find the Eternal Flame Falls Trail, which leads to a flame flickering behind a cascading waterfall. The flame is caused by a natural gas spring, and though it sometimes burns out, hikers can relight the flame, which can burn about 4 to 8 inches high.
- To see one of the tallest waterfalls in the Adirondacks, take the relatively easy, three-mile Ok Slip Falls Trail in Adirondack Park. This popular trail leads to a beautiful view of the stunning Ok Slip Falls.
- Looking for waterfalls near Syracuse? Visit Pratt’s Falls County Park and take the Pratt’s Falls Overlook Loop to see the spectacular, 137-foot tall Pratt’s Falls, a cascading waterfall surrounded by thick greenery. It’s absolutely worth the easy, 1.2-mile trek.
- And Letchworth State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is absolutely worth a visit if you love chasing waterfalls. This park is home to over a dozen waterfalls, with three major falls along the Genesee River – Upper Falls, Middle Falls, and Lower Falls.
What are some other outdoor adventures in New York?
From zipline tours to scuba diving, there’s so much outdoor adventure in New York.
- Go rock climbing at the Shawangunk Ridge or whitewater rafting in the Adirondacks.
- Visit an open-air museum or even visit waterfalls on horseback.
- In the winter, when the snow is thick on the ground, experience the magic of a lantern-lit sleigh ride.
- And of course, you can always visit one of New York’s stunning state parks, where you’ll find gorgeous scenery year-round.