Wow. I didn't know a place like this existed until a girls weekend brought us here. One of the gals…read morehad previously been with family and suggested we come here as a group to enjoy the serene natural beauty of the great outdoors between various wine tastings in the region. It was the best midday activity for our group of 8. We parked at the upper parking lot and so the hike was just down down down many steps! Note to those with ACL, foot, or other ailments, I would have chosen to do this hike in reverse had I known that was an option. I have a much easier time going up with my pain in the foot issues. That said, the hike was still manageable and I was in minimal pain the next day. We opted to send half the group in a rideshare to pickup the cars from the upper trail parling lot while the rest of us walked to get ice cream down the road. This was a fantastic idea! All in all it was a great adventure and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The views are so stunning!

Fantastic experience. It definitely gets busy. We arrived around 9:15 and parking was fine--when we…read moreleft around 12:30 it was full. The trail itself is well maintained and awe inspiring. Love that you can walk down and take a shuttle back up to your car.

No hike, instant gratification! Are you sometimes just not in the mood to walk for hours to see a…read morewaterfall? Then, this is ideal! Right next to the main road, you park across the street (all of our cars missed it and had to u-turn so don't be surprised if you have to do the same - there's no shame it that!) If you have just come from Watkins Glen State Park will you be impressed? Probably not. But, if you have bad knees or feet problems, that hike is probably not going to work well. This waterfall is for everyone! And there isn't a fee to access it, either - win, win!

You've got to love the Finger Lakes. This waterfall is on the side of a road and there is parking…read moreacross the street. It's so pretty especially when there's a lot of water or melted ice. The biggest downside is you have to hoof it across a road that's 40 mph but very cool for pictures, quiet reflection, or just enjoying nature.

Absolutely huge state park. As far as state parks go - this one includes a boat dock, the HQ for…read morestate parks in this region, a large hotel, and tons of camping. It was a bit of a drive from the heart of Ithaca but, worth it to see the beautiful namesake waterfall. As rain was expected, we decided to skip the longer hike to the lower falls and went to the upper overlook which was beautiful with a nice visitor area and clean/clear walking paths. If in this area, I think this state park is a must visit.

After briefly stopping at the [free] overlook to get some photos, we decided it would be nice to do…read morethe walk to the falls too, so we chose the Gorge Trail. It was 1 mile each way (from the parking lot to near the base of the falls). The trail was relatively flat and shaded for parts of it (but not all). There were a few benches along the way to take breaks, and water at the beginning of the trail to fill up your water bottle. It costs $10/car to get into the state park but you can use that ticket to get into other state parks on the same day without paying again, which would be great to visit nearby Buttermilk Falls and other parks.

Thursday, August 13, 2020 " Raven Cliff" Waterfall outside of Montour Falls, NY located in Havana…read moreGlen Park.. Tony & I was there celebrating his birthday weekend. Very lovely area with small fee of $2

Words can never describe my love for this place. Swimming in Enfield Falls is heaven on Earth. The…read morewater is freezing but it's also crystal clear, and you can see little minnows swimming around your legs. One of the best freshwater swimming experiences hands down, and where else can you swim in a waterfall? Not many places on the east coast, that's for sure. My happy place!

Robert H. Treman State Park was the last of the state parks in the Finger Lakes we visited a week…read moreor so when we spent the Fourth of July in the area, and it was a great way to say goodbye to the region. The park encompasses both sides of Enfield Creek and has several options to enjoy. At one end of the park is the Upper Park Entrance. This entrance has the Old Mill and access to all three hiking trails and is closer to the Lucifer Falls. (If you want to see Lucifer Falls without a hike, park at the Upper Entrance and you're not too far from Lucifer Halls - an easy flat walk to it, really.) The other end of the park is the Lower Park Entrance. It has camping areas (well used over the Fourth of July weekend when we visited - we saw tons of families enjoying the holiday weekend here), access to the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail, the Lower Falls (a waterfall with a swimming hole at the base - the swimming pool even has a diving board!), and everything else you need for a day of swimming and exploring (bathrooms with showers, picnic pavilions, etc.). We parked at the Lower Park Entrance (the lot was almost empty around 9am on a Sunday morning - even though it was a holiday weekend) and started off on the Gorge Trail, which is a 2.12 mile hike along Enfield Creek. This was probably the hardest hike we did at any of the state parks we visited over this holiday weekend (Watkins Glen, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls). It was steep. I also didn't think it had the best views for the first mile - you're not quite as close to the water or *in* the gorge as you are on some of the other Gorge Trails. But once we got down to the creek, the views were beautiful (a few small falls), and it wasn't as crowded as the other trails either. (FYI: it was buggy and humid and hot, so if the weather is hot, definitely start early.) I had read on AllTrails that the hike up to Lucifer Falls was tough, so I was a little worried. But actually I didn't find it the hardest part of the hike at all. And Lucifer Falls was absolutely the highlight of the hike and the park for us. It's a 115-foot waterfall and it sort of winds and meanders in this incredible way - different from the other falls we saw on our Finger Lakes hikes. If you're visiting the park, do not miss Lucifer Falls. We returned to the Lower Entrance on the Rim Trail, which wasn't as beautiful as the Gorge Trail, but ended up being a treat, too, for a surprising reason. The Rim Trail didn't take us back to where we had parked our car. It does take you near to the Lower Entrance, but on the South side of the Creek. So when you finish the trail, there's a sign telling you how to get back to the Lower Entrance Parking, and that way back happens to take you past the Lower Falls. So we got to see the Lower Falls - tons of people swimming and diving (with plenty of lifeguards, too). We now know to save some time for a swim at the base of the Lower Falls the next time we visit this park! There are a lot of great parks, hikes, and trails in the Finger Lakes, but I really enjoyed our visit to Robert H. Treman State Park. Lucifer Falls is special, and the park was a great way to get some exercise and get some amazing waterfall shots, too.

A lovely and gorgeous park. Hike might be a bit of a stretch - the trail is obvious for the first…read morelittle bit, once you hit the water there are no trail marking that I saw at all. We just guessed and went upstream based on other reviews we had read. If you go, water shoes might be best and plan on walking up the stream. If no water shoes, don't go after rains - it will be too muddy to make much of the walk and parts of the trail will be covered. Even on the best days you're doing some creek crossing at the waterfalls etc. long story short your feet will likely get wet here. All that said it offers wonderful views of a few waterfalls and a beautiful walk through a gorge. Definitely worth the trip!

Great hike, even in the snow. Lovely and scenic and a fairly easy hike. Well marked path.read more

This park is kind of hidden, and at first I thought the term "gorge" might be overselling it…read more Walking from the bottom up, I entered off of a quiet residential street and found an oasis that does indeed feel separate from the surrounding community. And as I ascended, the views just kept getting better and better. There are a lot of stone steps, and these are likely to be wet most of the time, so some caution and consideration of fitness and mobility issues is wise. Unlike the larger Ithaca Falls, I don't think it presents a big drowning hazard. The site offers numerous terraced waterfalls and splendid foliage and rock formations throughout. It is free to enter and adjoins the university but is open to the public. It is an impressive example of urban development done right.

I loved this trail! I'm so glad we squeezed it in!…read more It sneaks up on you when leaving Cornell and entering the bustling Commons/residential area. It's like a hidden haven right off to the side. The rustic stone steps and handrails were charming and a few stone bridges added to the ambiance. Not a lot of work for a huge payoff at 0.5 miles or so long one way with several waterfalls.

I like coming to this trail, there are a few different waterfalls to see and it's close to the…read morespotted duck!

Any season of the year, the Outlet Trail is a pleasant place to walk, jog or run - or walk your…read moredog. Even better in Spring/Summer/Fall when you can take your boat out. ($2 a day to park - but no overnight parking). Love it here.

Huge shout out to Joe!! The hubs and I had a few days…read moreplanned camping in the Glen , paddle included . Brought our own kayaks & paddles from Buffalo only to realize one of our sets had the wrong ends !! I Walked over to Joe whee he has his rentals on the lake all set up - right at the Seneca Lake Kayak launch. I was willing to rent paddles but Joe LET ME BORROW THEM!!! He said , "happy paddling". He saved the day!!! What a gesture. If you need kayaks @ Seneca Lake look this guy up!! He has it all - kayaks, SUP, and a sweet personality!!!

Lisa was an amazing tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging for us…read morenewbie kayakers! Paul took a few minutes to teach us the ropes before we headed out. Had a great time!!