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A short, flat path to the bottom of Ithaca Falls in the middle of Ithaca.


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Point to Point

464' 141 m

High

417' 127 m

Low

47' 14 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Waterfall

Family Friendly The trail is a nice, short, and flat way to get the kids outside for a bit - try adding in a picnic.

Description

Parking is available in a small lot just south of the trail or on the streets nearby (be mindful of parking hours etc). The trail starts right from the E Falls Street crosswalk over Lake Street. It is also accessible from the parking area.

The trail is flat, and follows the river to a small viewpoint near the base of the falls. Despite how short the trail is and the fact it is in the middle of the city, no visit to the Ithaca region would be complete without it - after all "Ithaca is Gorges" for a reason!

Contacts

Land Manager: Tompkins County, NY

Shared By:

Karl W

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#727

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View of Ithaca Falls from half-way in
Oct 18, 2022 near Cayuga…, NY
Ithaca Falls remains a gorgeous sight in the winter.
Mar 2, 2017 near Cayuga…, NY

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Oct 17, 2022
Shane Crosby
Very easy to reach the falls and for such a short, relatively easy walk, Ithaca Falls does not disappoint. 0.3mi — 0h 15m
May 26, 2018
Collin Charles
Jan 28, 2016
Mark Toner
Apr 12, 2014
Karl W
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