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Robert H. Treman Upper Gorge Trail

Difficulty // Moderate
Activities // Hiking, Running
Distance // 0.62 miles
Features // Scenic vistas, Waterfalls & Gorges, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available
Route Type // Out and Back
Estimated hiking time // 12 mins
Open year-round.
Hunting not allowed.
Surface types // Earth, Gravel / Stone Dust
Trail markers // wayfinding signs

A continuation of the Gorge Trail through Enfield Glen allows visitors to experience more cascading waterfalls, as Enfield Creek cascades toward the Cayuga Inlet. The Upper Gorge Trail is the shortest route from the Upper Park Trailhead to Lucifer Falls. Considered a moderate hike due to several impressive sets of stone staircases and elevation change. The Lucifer Falls Overlook features a spectacular view of Enfield Creek cascading 115 feet down the gorge. Other viewpoints along the trail allow a look nearly a mile-and-a-half toward the lower gorge. The Upper Gorge Trail links with the Gorge and Rim Trails offering an opportunity for a loop hike.

Part of the Robert H. Treman State Park trail network

This trail is part of the Robert H. Treman State Park.

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Snowshoe
Distance // 0 Miles
Difficulty // Easy

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    Upper Robert Treman SP Rim Trail and CCC Trail
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    Current Trail Alerts

    Roy H. Park Preserve

    • The north entrance to the Roy H. Park Preserve and the boardwalk will be closed to the public from Monday, July 7, through September 2025 as work is underway to install an ADA-accessible path. The south entrance will remain open during this time. Thank you for your patience.

    Fall Creek Gorge Natural Area

    • The section of trail in Fall Creek Gorge west of the suspension bridge to Chi Psi is unstable and closed until further notice.

    Cascadilla Gorge Natural Area

    • A portion of the Cascadilla Gorge Trail between Stewart Avenue and College Avenue will be closed until mid- to late-October 2025. The trail between Linn Street (Treman Triangle) up to the Stewart Avenue Bridge is now open.

    Beebe Lake Natural Area

    • Hemlock Gorge trail upstream of Sackett Bridge is closed.

    Black Diamond Trail

    • Starting September 2, 2025 park staff will be performing trail maintenance on the Black Diamond Trail between Perry City Road and Garrett Road. Sections of the trail will be intermittently closed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Please use alternate routes during that time. The work is expected to last several weeks.