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    Letchworth State Park

    4.7 (19 reviews)

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    Scott W.

    Letchworth State Park is one of my favorite places on the planet. There is so much to do here. For those with mobility challenges, there are lots of easy to reach, great lookouts. For those more adventurous, there are lots of great hikes with hidden waterfalls and interesting vistas. My favorite spots are the Wolf Creek area, the stairs up along Upper Falls, and the Lower Falls Footbridge area (lots of stone stairs). There are museums and educational programs as well as wonderful food at Glen Iris Inn. I visit the park at at least once per season. Lots of great pavilions for picnicking and parties. Great foliage in Fall. Fun Tubing/Sledding/Snowshoeing with a warming lodge in Winter. There's always something fun to do.

    Annette M.

    Absolutely stunning State Park. Beautiful location. Picture worthy waterfalls. $10 entrance per car. Camping or a stay at the Inn in the park is available. SO many little pull off spots for picnicking, hiking, and sightseeing. Located near the Finger Lakes. This is a must see destination. You can just hit the top spots of Upper and Middle Falls plus Inspiration Point in a few hours or spend several days hiking the gorge.

    Tonya B.

    A definite must see if you are in the area. The gorge and damn is absolutely beautiful. We visited the dam today and drove throughout the area and stopped at the various scenic overlooks. We began on the north end (Mt. Morris Damn), hiked two miles, then continued on via car to the north west side, and ended towards the south end. We decided to save the waterfalls (one is only accessible via hiking), until tomorrow since nightfall crept up on us. Unfortunately our visit was shortly after a day and a half of rain so it was wet, and slippery in some areas. It is forecasted for rain tomorrow as well however we plan to proceed and make the best of it with rain suits. My husband planned this trip for our annual dating anniversary trip, so we are making the best of it in-spite of the weather.

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    Denise H.

    Easily called the Grand Canyon of the east coast.There is so much to see, do and explore here.Make sure you see the upper,middle and lower falls.You can camp, swim, hike.If you get hungry make sure to visit the glen iris Inn located on the property.

    Amazing. You need to see this. It's the Grand Canyon of the east. Amazing views. Great waterfalls and an easy walk.

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    Diane H.

    Such a beautiful and amazing park, now I know why it's called the grand canyon of the east. There's so much to see in the upper, middle or lower falls.You can go hiking, swimming, camping or just exploring around.There is also a restaurant called the Glen iris inn if you feel like grabbing a bite to eat.

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    I have been there two times and I just got back from there, I like it it very cool it looks great

    Weijia L.

    We entered through the entrance at the north end close to the Morris Dam and surprisingly no entrance fee. Walking alongside the canyon was nice and very very few people was around.

    Every time I go to Letchworth State Park it's raining and I still always have a blast! They have restrooms, scenic look outs, and benches almost around every turn. My favorite spot is Upper Falls, the view is beautiful. This park is definitely worth seeing!

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    One of the best state parks of seen. Very clean and well maintained. I am hoping to go back for another visit soon.

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    Letchworth State Park - Genesee Arch Bridge over Upper Falls.

    Letchworth State Park

    4.8(220 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    I visited here recently and even though the main waterfall was closed due to falling rocks, it was…read morestill 100% worth the trip. We were able to see the medium and smaller waterfalls and I was blown away by how beautiful it was. There are incredible views everywhere you turn with tons of photo spots and scenic overlooks. The trails are really well maintained and were a good easy hike. I also love how much there is to do here beyond just hiking. There are biking trails, horseback riding, and even skiing in the winter. It feels like a park you could come back to in every season and have a completely different experience. There is also a welcome center with a small gift shop and a nature center. You could easily spend a whole day here. I loved it!

    If you haven't been to Letchworth State, fix that. It feels like it's out in the middle of nowhere,…read morebut it is worth the drive no matter where you are coming from. This park is great in every season, and we are lucky to have it here. Most people show up for the waterfalls and the views of the gorge. They deserve the hype. The scenery alone is worth the price of admission and a solid chunk of your day. If you stop there, you are missing out. Dig deeper. Come in the winter and see the ice volcano. It feels like something too cool for WNY. Stop by during the hot air balloon festival in the summer and watch the sky fill with color over the gorge. Get off the rim trail and explore the trails that go through the woods. Make time for the less populated side of the park. Fewer people, more natural trails, and no admission fee. It has a completely different vibe and is perfect if you want something a little more peaceful.

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    Indian Fort Nature Preserve - Wildflowers

    Indian Fort Nature Preserve

    4.0(1 review)
    3.0 mi

    We were looking for a somewhat short, easy hike on a chilly, windy day, and found Indian Fort…read moreNature Preserve online. It's part of the Genesee Valley Conservancy and they're working on some native plant restoration here which is always great to see. This is a small, no-frills park with room for a few cars to park in a gravel lot near the trailhead. The trails are nicely marked with colored blazes on the trees; pairing that with the PDF map downloaded to a phone made navigation easy. We walked the red trail to the river; it was an easy hike with no major areas of rocks or tree roots, making this a good choice for less sure-footed walkers/hkers. The red trail is an out and back ending at the river. There is river access at that endpoint and it is very worthwhile to go down to spend some time on the shore. The views were beautiful. We came back on the yellow trail which included views of two gorges; one on each side of a wide ridge. We also saw the giant oak marked on the map which was truly impressive and saw the falls which were just a trickle in late September. We cut back over to the red trail on a side trail rather than connect via the blue trail as there was a short section on blue that was too tricky for one person in our group. Yellow was very easy and the connection back to red was as well. Wildflowers were still beautiful in early fall. Heads up that there are no facilities here, so plan ahead!

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    Indian Fort Nature Preserve - River access at the end of the red trail

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    Silver Lake State Park - Dragonfly

    Silver Lake State Park

    4.0(5 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Stopped in to check the state park out. We thought they had camping but it was discovered they do…read morenot. Strictly boat launch and day visits. Beautiful views though. The water was gorgeous.

    The weekend before last, we took an impromptu leaf-peep drive to the Southern Tier. We haven't been…read moreto Silver Lake before, and decided to make this our destination to enjoy the scenic autumn lake. Silver Lake State Park itself is pretty small, and consists of a large parking area, a boat launch, a public restroom, a small playground, a small pavilion, and about a dozen or so picnic areas, each with a table, grill, and firepit. There is a small dock, I'm guessing for kayakers to use, which we sat on to enjoy the lake breezes; it was a very warm fall 85-degree day when we visited, so this was nice. Silver Lake itself is bigger than I thought it would be, probably a decent, roomy lake if you are a boater, maybe comparable to one of the smaller Finger Lakes. We didn't fish this day, but there were several fisherpeople along the shores too, still with plenty of room to spread out. One thing lacking from this park is any nature trails. We walked the perimeter of the picnic areas, and didn't find any trailheads. Since one of our favorite things to do as a fam' is what we call "adventure walks" through the woods, no trails here was a let-down. The main draw is really the boat launch, or if you want to picnic with lake views. Admission was $6, paid at a self-service terminal when you come in. Since they did have an open public bathroom facility (that was pretty clean), this was fair. If you're in the Silver Lake area looking for a picnic, fishing, and/or kayaking/boating spot, Silver Lake State Park will probably suit you well.

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    Holley Falls Park - My place for peace.  So serene and a wonderful place to walk your dogs.  The Falls are beautiful anytime of year.

    Holley Falls Park

    5.0(8 reviews)
    33.3 mi

    Beautiful, peaceful smaller park few picnic benches ; small walking trail. Located in downtown…read moreHolley, NY past their Public Works. Perfect place to enjoy nature, walk, fish or journal.

    This is a tough one. Do I keep the knowledge to myself or not? But the right thing to do is to…read moreshare, and Holley Falls Park is worth sharing. If I could summarize the experience at Holley Falls in one word, this would be it: carpooling. Yes, there are a few spots at the base of the waterfall, but they fill up fast. If you're going with others, make sure you share a ride because if you don't, you'll be using valuable hiking time trying to find somewhere to park. I can't even imagine how crowded it can get if someone's having a party or any kind of event. Since you're next to the canal, and the waterfall is basically runoff, get ready for muddy trails. I didn't get stuck or too muddy, but I can imagine it being worse after a rainy day. It's not the worst uphill hike I've ever been on, but it's a good workout nonetheless. You can get pretty close to the falls from some spots on the trail. If you're like me and afraid of getting too close, you still get a good view from further back. There's spots for fishing, plenty of spots for just sitting around, and an overall sense that the park is well maintained. I'll happily return to Holley for a visit to the falls again. It's easy to get to from Rochester and the fresh air is worth the drive. Just make sure you share a ride if you can, you don't want your amazing day eaten up by looking for a parking spot!

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    Holley Falls Park - Nature at its finest

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