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Taughannock Falls State Park

Difficulty // Moderate, Difficult
Activities // Hiking, Bicycling, Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Running
Distance // 7.3 miles
Features // Lakes visible, Scenic vistas, Waterfalls & Gorges, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available, Dog-friendly (on leash)
Route Type // Loop
Estimated hiking time // 2 hrs 55 mins
Open year-round.
Hunting allowed, use caution.
Surface types // Earth, Gravel / Stone Dust, Pavement
Trail markers // white blaze, unmarked, wayfinding signs

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Taughannock Falls Multi-use Trail
Taughannock Falls North Rim Trail
Taughannock Falls South Rim Trail
Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

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Hiking
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Biking
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e-Biking
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Horse
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running
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Paddling
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Skiing
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Snowshoe
Distance // 0 Miles
Difficulty // Easy

    Parking Locations

    Taughannock Falls State Park Lower Gorge
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    Parking Lot for bottom of Rice Hill off route 89 at Taughannock Park
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    Rice Hill Rd Parking Lot for Taughannock Multi-Use Trail
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    Taughannock Falls State Park Falls Overlook
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    Bus Stops

    • Taughannock Falls Overlook - Get Directions

      Summer weekdays only: TCAT Route 22. South Rim Trail goes by the overlook.

    • Taughannock Falls State Park - Get Directions

      Summer only: TCAT Route 22. Bus stop is at park entrance.

    Taughannock Falls State Park Lower Gorge
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    Parking Lot for bottom of Rice Hill off route 89 at Taughannock Park
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    Rice Hill Rd Parking Lot for Taughannock Multi-Use Trail
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    Taughannock Falls State Park Falls Overlook
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    • Taughannock Falls Overlook - Get Directions

      Summer weekdays only: TCAT Route 22. South Rim Trail goes by the overlook.

    • Taughannock Falls State Park - Get Directions

      Summer only: TCAT Route 22. Bus stop is at park entrance.

    Individual Trails Included in Taughannock Falls State Park

    Small waterfall over rocky ledges surrounded by autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green leaves.
    1.5
    Miles

    Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

    Difficulty
    Difficult
    Features
    Scenic vistas, Waterfalls & Gorges, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available
    A river curves through a rocky gorge lined with dense autumn trees in red, orange, and yellow under a clear blue sky.
    2.1
    Miles

    Taughannock Falls Multi-use Trail

    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Features
    Scenic vistas, Unique wildlife viewing, Dog-friendly (on leash)
    Small waterfall flowing over layered rocks, surrounded by trees with bright yellow, orange, and green autumn leaves. The water looks smooth and silky in a peaceful forest setting.
    1.5
    Miles

    Taughannock Falls North Rim Trail

    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Features
    Lakes visible, Waterfalls & Gorges, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available, Dog-friendly (on leash)
    Small waterfall flowing over rocks, surrounded by autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green leaves in sunlight.
    1.6
    Miles

    Taughannock Falls South Rim Trail

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

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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.