Taughannock Falls State Park
Total distance: 7.26 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate, moderate to difficult
Individual Trails at This Site
These trails have their own narrative, photos, and additional trail information.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.538773
Longitude: -76.607986
Parking Locations
Multiple parking options may be specific to certain trails within this site.
- Parking Lot : NY 89, eight miles north of Ithaca, Taughannock Park Road to the Overlook Visitors Center.
- Parking Lot : NY 89, eight miles north of Ithaca to the Main Entrance.
Bus Stops
Taughannock Falls Overlook
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
Summer weekdays only: TCAT Route 22. South Rim Trail goes by the overlook.
Taughannock Falls State Park
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
Summer only: TCAT Route 22. Bus stop is at park entrance.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Good for Cross-Country Skiiing
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Lakes visible
- Scenic Vistas
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
- Restrooms available
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth, Earth, Gravel/Stone Dust
Trail Markers: white blaze, unmarked, wayfinding signs
This trail contains a loop.
Hunting is allowed on this trail - use caution.
This trail is open year round.