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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