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    Robert H Treman State Park

    4.8 (116 reviews)

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    Eileen O.

    This is an extremely beautiful place!! There are stone staircases and waterfalls. It's unbelievably gorgeous!!

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    Brad M.

    A short walk from the parking lot leads you to the soothing sounds of Lucifer Falls, located in Robert Treman Park. We also noticed cabins nearby that might be available for rent. When the water level is high, a diving board is attached to the deeper pool, adding to the fun. The fish inside are quite large, making it a unique and fascinating spot to visit.

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    Marissa C.

    Beautiful! We were enjoying a day of chasing waterfalls and ended up here. The walk to Lower Falls was easy to do from the parking lot. They were still setting up for the swimming area, and it was neat to see how it was underway. We would have loved to actually go swimming, so we're going to have keep that in mind for next time! It's neat that they have this option - it seems like so many waterfalls have hidden dangers in the pools that it's nice that they can take advantage of the formation of this one. It offers a nice picnic area with tables in a wooded area too.

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    Melissa M.

    Beautiful park and great swimming. I have been multiple times over 20 years. Went to take my kids to Buttermilk, but drove an hour to find swimming closed (I swear the website said open). Truman park was PACKED in the parking lot for swimming. Life guards were attentive and respectful. The bathrooms were closed right by swimming- I'm hoping for cleaning, but made for some unhappy kids to walk way over to the 2 stall bathrooms. They survived and the bathrooms closer were open when we left.

    Jackie M.

    I entered by the old mill and really enjoyed this park. We did the rim to gorge trail loop that's around a mile. It took us about an hour but we stopped a lot to take pictures. I thought the hike was enjoyable with some challenging steps. Lucifer Falls is absolutely beautiful. Compared to Watkins Glen this is much smaller but I enjoyed it more because it far less crowded and I could really enjoy it. There are even some slot waterfalls similar to Watkins Glen. If you go to Watkins Glen this is about 30 minutes away and a good add on to that trip. I visited in July and thought that even though it was hot there was enough shade that it was still enjoyable. Highly recommend!

    Salma C.

    Picturesque hike with amazing waterfalls. We took the Gorge Trail. Make sure to bring bug spray as you will pass by tons of insects. Although a heavily uphill hike, seeing Lucifer Falls was worth it. Another great New York State park in the Finger Lakes region.

    Hank C.

    A lovely park that has a gorge trail along the water and the rim trail on top of the cliffside. The lower areas are where most people go first. The upper area has another parking area that includes a parking fee machine. Carry in, carry out park at the moment. You can see the rainbow trout in the river and the waterfalls and the large pool close to the lower falls is a popular swimming area when open. There are three pavilions you can rent, too. There are 9 miles of trails and some areas still under repair, so if it is rainy or wet, it could be very slippery. We also saw a snake on the trail so be careful. I love the area to the upper falls where you have stone walkways and a bridge that remind me of walking through valleys and traveling like the Fellowship of the Ring. The shale and stone here is fragile, so be careful of falling rock and don't throw stones down as people may be in the lower area below you. $8 parking if you don't have the empire pass. About 0.5mi from the upper lot is a crossover to the stairways and overlooks if you don't want to hike all the way down 2+ miles back and forth. Best water is around the spring when the winter melt occurs.

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    Joe H.

    This is such a great park! Clean, not crowded, and plenty to do and see. We parked our airstream at Camp site# E004 with 30amp electric hookup which was great on the hot summer night being able to run the AC. Walking distance to the play grounds, hiking trails and swimming area this place had a verity of things to keep us busy. Add to that the close proximity to Ithaca's downtown area to eat and check out this was the perfect spot to get away.

    Colette H.

    This is hands down my favorite place to hike. I've been coming here for 20+ years to hit up the trails and check out the amazing waterfall views. I love it here! You can use the first entrance (main entrance) and go for a 3 mile hike to the falls. Or, you can go in the back entrance (second entrance off of the main road), and take a shorter walk to Lucifer Falls. I love coming back here year round to see the iced over falls and the sights at all times of the year. I'll definitely be back here again soon!

    Jessica F.

    An absolutely magical place to visit. There is nothing like jumping off the diving board into the chilling water streaming down from a waterfall. The history of the Civilian Conservation Corps building this site adds to the uniqueness of the park. The pool was low this year due to the lack of rain which made it easier for my 3 year old nephew to wage in. The trails are so beautiful and varied. An annual spot we visit on summer trips back home to Ithaca.

    Hunter S.

    In my opinion, this is so much more beautiful than Ithaca Falls proper. The falls (lower falls and Lucifer falls) are much more impressive. The lower falls are easy to get to, and right off the lower parking lot. Lucifer Falls is off the upper parking lot, and if you want to reach them from the lower parking lot, it's a two mile hike. The hikes here are moderate at best. Lots of hills and steps, but I'd you're able, so worth it. Tons of wildlife, chipmunks, squirrels, deer, lizards, arachnids, snakes etc. Gorgeous scenery, and lots of smaller waterfalls along the way. Lot of stone steps, so one must be careful to not slip. I took the gorge trail from the bottom parking lot. I also took part of the rim trail, which was chock full of steep steps. If you have the stamina, I recommend this spot, particularly the gorge trail.

    Erica I.

    I didn't really understand the whole "Ithaca is GORGES" schtick until I went to Treman State Park. Simply breathtaking. You don't even need to walk very far to see beautiful views, babbling brooks and little falls along the way. It's so picturesque and the air is so fresh; I'll never forget visiting it back when I lived in nyc and remarking on how fresh the air was. Don't be intimidated by the 4.5 hour hikes, I mean, that's also available if you're into that, but if you're more of a 10 minute walk kind of person you'll get views too!

    Win C.

    Not going to lie but I thought I was going to die hiking Robert Treman Park at 6 months pregnant. It's a 4 mile hike back and forth if you take the gorge trail (which I recommend is the scenic route). The steps were so steep and it took us about 3.5-4 hours to hike because I needed to take a water break. But was it worth it.... ABSOLUTELY. The giant waterfall at the end was stunning.

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    Beautiful falls and swimming areas. Love going there every year. Wish the bathrooms were cleaner...

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    wow lower falls are a bucket list experience on a peak color October day well worth $9 entry fee

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    Beautiful falls, trails and swimming locations. Super happy with this park every time we visit.

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    Home of Lucifer Falls--which is beautiful and breathtaking! The trek is worth it to get the falls! Just GO!

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    Ask the Community - Robert H Treman State Park

    How far is the hike going to the lower falls if you're coming from the back entrance?

    It is very scenic. Beautiful waterfalls. There are a mix of uphill and downhills. I'd say it's easier than the reverse but still somewhat challenging depending on your level of fitness.

    I am visiting for the first time mid-September. I noticed on the website that their swimming season ends Labor Day weekend. Is swimming prohibited after Labor Day? Or is it an "at your own risk" kind of thing?

    There is no swimming allowed in the park after Labor Day, the Holiday weekend is the last time! There is No at your own risk swimming. There are other places in the area to swim that will be open.

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    Review Highlights - Robert H Treman State Park

    The Rim Trail is ok, there is a good view of Lucifer Falls, but the Gorge trail has the best views of it.

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    Taughannock Falls State Park - North Rim Trail

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    [Tuh-Gan-Ick] Falls state park is one the of most beautiful state park in NY. It has spectacular…read morenatural attractions of waterfalls, and a lake front on the other side of the road The Gorge Trail to the waterfall is very easy to access. I visited in the winter to see the falls frozen over, and the park rangers had done an excellent job keeping the trail well maintained. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the waterfall, and there's very little elevation change along the way. North Rim trail entrance was close during winter due to ice and snow. But you can skip the dangerous part of the trail by parking at the Taughannock Falls overlook point and start hiking from there. Then you will reach the upper falls. Parking is only $10. lot is small so warmer weather probably will fill up pretty quickly.

    I visited here in the winter to see the falls frozen over, and it was such a cool experience! I…read morehadn't seen a frozen waterfall before, so it was really special to experience. I thought it was a fairly easy 1 mile hike out to the falls (though my coworker vehemently disagrees that 1 mile and easy belong in the same sentence - sorry Miss Sheila!), and there were some falcons swooping around. There is a fee to park, but were still spots remaining when we arrived. We should have received discounted parking with a Military ID, but the booth was unmanned that day, so we paid anyway. There is a restroom facility at the parking lot, and it wasn't bad. I actually think it was heated, so that was nice. I'd be interested in seeing the falls and hiking the upper trail when the weather is better!

    Buttermilk Falls State Park

    Buttermilk Falls State Park

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    Beautiful park right off the road with easy access. Parking is $10 and worth it whether you want a…read morerelaxed stroll or a longer hike. Buttermilk Falls is right at the entrance and super easy to get to, with trails branching off from there. There's also swimming available in season when lifeguards are on duty. Overall, a very relaxing spot I loved visiting.

    Located just on the southern edge of Ithaca, Buttermilk Falls named as early as 1866, as it was…read morelikened to "a mass of thick, frothy foam" is a wildly popular spot for tourists and local residents, especially during the height of summer where some of us visited this park. Formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake ranging in height from 5 to 35 feet and descending more than 500 feet in a series of cascades and rapids, a natural pool at the base of fall provides swimming with the feel of an old swimming hole that was closed today due to lack of life guards. Like many NY state parks, there are two entrances. We walked from the parking lot at the lower park and hiked up the picturesaque dog friendly Gorge Trail until the cross-over bridge. Then we returned back down the other side of the gorge on the less travelled Rim Trail. Bathrooms were clean with 4 showers. If one carries in food or drinks into the park, one must carry out as there are no trash cans. Parking was $10 and our picnic lunch made for an inexpensive, fabulous day, which we can recommend.

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