Taughannock Falls South Rim Trail
Trail distance: 1.6 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
South Rim Trail is approximately 1.2-miles long and runs along the rim of Taughannock Creek gorge. The trail offers a birds-eye perspective of the gorge below and the tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rock Mountains â Taughannock Falls.
Part of the Taughannock Falls State Park trail network
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.545671
Longitude: -76.59948
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : NY 89, eight miles north of Ithaca to the Main Entrance.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- 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
Trail Markers: wayfinding signs
Use of firearms for deer hunting is not allowed. Bow hunting may be allowed. BE SAFE: See the specific trail owner/steward’s website for the most up to date details
Open Year Round