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Taughannock Falls State Park

Difficulty // Moderate, Difficult
Activities // Hiking, Bicycling, Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Running
Distance // 7.3 miles
Features // Lakes visible, Scenic vistas, Waterfalls & Gorges, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available, Dog-friendly (on leash)
Route Type // Loop
Estimated hiking time // 2 hrs 55 mins
Open year-round.
Hunting allowed, use caution.
Surface types // Earth, Gravel / Stone Dust, Pavement
Trail markers // white blaze, unmarked, wayfinding signs

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Taughannock Falls Multi-use Trail
Taughannock Falls North Rim Trail
Taughannock Falls South Rim Trail
Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

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Hiking
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Biking
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e-Biking
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Horse
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running
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Paddling
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Skiing
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Snowshoe
Distance // 0 Miles
Difficulty // Easy

    Parking Locations

    Taughannock Falls State Park Lower Gorge
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    Parking Lot for bottom of Rice Hill off route 89 at Taughannock Park
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    Rice Hill Rd Parking Lot for Taughannock Multi-Use Trail
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    Taughannock Falls State Park Falls Overlook
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    Bus Stops

    • Taughannock Falls Overlook - Get Directions

      Summer weekdays only: TCAT Route 22. South Rim Trail goes by the overlook.

    • Taughannock Falls State Park - Get Directions

      Summer only: TCAT Route 22. Bus stop is at park entrance.

    Taughannock Falls State Park Lower Gorge
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    Parking Lot for bottom of Rice Hill off route 89 at Taughannock Park
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    Rice Hill Rd Parking Lot for Taughannock Multi-Use Trail
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    Taughannock Falls State Park Falls Overlook
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    • Taughannock Falls Overlook - Get Directions

      Summer weekdays only: TCAT Route 22. South Rim Trail goes by the overlook.

    • Taughannock Falls State Park - Get Directions

      Summer only: TCAT Route 22. Bus stop is at park entrance.

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