Taughannock Falls North Rim Trail
Trail distance: 1.44 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
The North Rim Trail is approximately 1.5-miles long and runs along the rim of Taughannock Creek gorge. The trail offers a birds-eye perspective of the gorge and the tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains â Taughannock Falls. The falls overlook and visitors center are along the North Rim Trail, and each offers more excellent views along with interpretation about this remarkable natural resource.
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