Hike Length: 0.4 to 1.8 miles
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 42.58193,-78.04518
Waterfall GPS: 42.58312,-78.04258
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 42.58193,-78.04518
Waterfall GPS: 42.58312,-78.04258
Directions:
From Rochester, head south on I-390 for about 30 miles to exit 7. Turn left on NY-408 south and go 4.5 miles to River Road. Turn right and go 6.3 miles, then bear left on Oakland Road. In 2.1 miles, turn right on Short Tract Road and go 1.7 miles to NY-436. Turn right to go west and drive 3.8 miles, then turn right to enter the park. Go a total of 1.2 miles and make a sharp right and follow this to a large parking area.
Map:
Hike Description:
From the parking area, follow any of the paths that lead to Gorge Trail along the west rim of the canyon. Turn right and hike down the paved trail 0.2 miles to the top of Middle Falls and continue a little further for a good frontal view.
There was a nice rainbow here when we visited.
You can turn around here or continue another 0.7 miles along Gorge Trail to Inspiration Point with great view of the waterfall and canyon.
Here's a video of the falls.
Blog Entries:
02-Sep-2021: Letchworth Falls
External Links:
NY State Parks website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth
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