[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!

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

The parking lot can be a battle to squeeze into spots and can end up waiting for a spot. The spots…read morein the front do have a steep drop off from the pavement. The path starts off great running over and along the river with nothing but beautiful wildlife around you. It then begins to get steep and bit dangerous if you head the left route but forced to walk through the cold clean water if you head right. So water shoes are STRONGLY recommended here and still can be dangerous. The 1st waterfall is impressive and peaceful with the crashing waters. We sadly didn't see the 2nd waterfall because it didn't look safe enough to walk on the slippery rocks. It's a nice hike if you're prepared for the time and get here early in the day.

Out of the hikes I've done around Ithaca, Robert H. Treman State Park has been my favorite. The…read moregorge trail and rim trail loop offers beautiful views of the Enfield Glen gorge and waterfalls, especially with the fall foliage. It's moderate difficulty. There is a swim area by the bottom parking area. Both times I've visited this park it was closed due to being off season in October. $10 per car. You can use the receipt to enter any NY state park on the same day.

It's probably been always one of my favorite hikes in Ithaca. It gives like these Lord of the rings…read morevibes with the deep canyons and the Stone Bridges and the cliffs. It's just kind of epic with the moss. It has like a micro climate to it where it gets a little bit temperate rainforest with ferns and moss and it's just beautiful. I think there's four routes total. It's basically the upper and lower gorge or the upper and lower rim trails. We have the dog we're feeling kind of tired so we did the upper trail which is like under a mile and it takes you straight to the Falls and some epic sites. I honestly haven't done the lower trail but it's on my bucket list. It's 3 miles. I've can't come here as a tourist previously and just wanted to go for the I guess the money shot as its called definitely recommend.

What a beautiful area for the family. There is a small park on the lake with cabins and picnic…read moreareas. Then across the street is a parking lot at the top and you can hike above the gorge or below along the creek. Beautiful falls views. Sometimes hard to get to the falls after a lot of rain. Very slippery on walking the water trail. The upper trail has some elevation, but then flattens out with viewing areas and a peek at the falls. Beautiful area.

Beautiful scenery and picturesque lodge camping venue. They have a designated swimming area,…read moreplayground, game room as well. Perfect spot for a wedding this past weekend.

Excellent park…read more There's places to BBQ and a big playground with lots of old classics and a giant wooden truck with slide. There's also a short but beautiful nature trail leading to Eagle Cliff Falls. Worth a visit if you're in the Finger Lakes, especially if you want a break from the crowd at Watkins Glen.

Great place to check out some falls. Plenty of railings for your safety and a cool place to bring…read morethe kids. If you wanna take a whole trip out to the area, there is also a campsite right in front of these falls for you and your family. If you are going to make this a trip consider checking out the other falls in the surrounding area.

Beautiful waterfall at the end of a picturesque street in Montour Falls. As a bonus treat, we saw a…read morefamily of five river otters swimming and climbing. Magical moment. Of course nature doesn't perform on demand, but maybe you'll be lucky to experience a sighting of your own. A must visit. Lots of little shops, a café, and a pizzeria in the area as well.

Wonderful falls. Great place to stop and walk the historic district. One of the best selfie…read moreopportunities around.

Who knew such a beautiful waterfall existed in New York!…read moreMost people only visit the city, and this beauty is kept to the locals. This is one of the most breathtaking hikes I've been on. The climb was brutal, but the view is worth it!

The hike along the Watkins Glen gorge trail is one of the best in the area. Incredible views,…read morebeautiful waterfalls, and if you look closely, lots of wildlife. This review focuses more on the campgrounds. There are tons of campgrounds in the area, but this is a great option! The sites are large and spread apart. There are no tent pads but there is plenty of room to set up all your stuff. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring. There are no bear concerns so you don't have to take as many precautions. You can also head straight into the gorge from some of the campsites. The bathrooms have lights, water, flush toilets, and showers. They were very clean while we were there and spacious. There's also plenty of dumpsters for trash. You can purchase firewood at the registration office, where they also have maps, guides, and useful info. It's a great local camping option.

A small little waterfall stop along the side of the road with a parking lot right across the…read morestreet. Found a few dead shellfish in the water but no other visible live creatures. Kids had fun throwing rocks. A nice quick stop. 5 to 10 minutes then continue on the road to see bigger waterfalls. Not much here. Stop to rest if you have time otherwise keep on driving.

A must see when near Montour Falls. Take a moment to pull over and walk up to see this majestic…read morefalls

This was a nice walk to see the falls. The path is well marked and clear for walking. There are…read morestairs. We found a 60 year old Chapman slide gate in the closed position. No handwheel at the top. Unlikely to be operational. Picture with red at the bottom. Years of Rust.

This place is an absolute treasure! I love the finger lakes and I've been everywhere and how I've…read moremissed this amazing place is beyond me. The gorge trail and rim trail were so beautiful and scenic we had an absolute blast here and I want to come back again very soon! There is tons of parking and trails and camping as well! What an absolute gem of a park!

Peaceful, there's a bench for you to sit and relax when the weather is nice. It was quiet, not a…read morelot of foot traffic.

Beautiful little man-made (Army Corp of Engineers) lake between Lawrenceville and Nelson PA…read more Created for flood control after hurricane Agnes wiped out entire communities downstream in '72 the lake opened to the public in 1976-77. Boating, camping, bbq grills, fishing, trails, Bald Eagles, Osprey, all manner of other wildlife (inc black bears so mind your food when camping) playgrounds and swimming for the kiddies... People live across the road from the lake but because it's federal land there are no cottages /homes right on the water. Scenery in the Cowanesque valley is beautiful. What more do you want?