Taughannock Falls North Rim Trail

Difficulty // Moderate

Activities // Hiking, Snowshoeing, Running

Distance // 1.5 miles

Features // Lakes visible, Waterfalls & Gorges, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available, Dog-friendly (on leash)

Route Type // Out and Back

Estimated hiking time // 30 mins

Open year-round.

Hunting not allowed.

Surface types // Earth

Trail markers // wayfinding signs

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. 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.

This trail is part of the Taughannock Falls State Park.