Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca)

Buttermilk Falls is a cascading waterfall on Buttermilk Creek in Tomkins County, New York.  The waterfall is located in Buttermilk Falls State Park.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles

Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Buttermilk Falls State Park

Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 42.41715,-76.52137

Waterfall GPS: 42.41623,-76.52076

Directions:

From Ithaca, head south on Meadow Street for about a mile and bear right on Elmira Road/NY-13 south.  In 1.1 miles, turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Road and proceed to the parking area.

Map:

Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the road.

The Gorge Trail leads up alongside it.

Blog Entries:

02-Sep-2021: Letchworth Falls

External Links:

NY State Parks website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/151/