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Gorge Trail

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  2. NY
  3. …Southern Tier
  4. …Erin
  5. Buttermilk Falls State Park
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“A hike through the gorges in Buttermilk Falls State Park. ”

Robert Carson
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

911' 278 m

High

425' 130 m

Low

486' 148 m

Up

26' 8 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

39%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

The park is usually closed during the winter months.

Description

The first part of the trail is a steep set of steps and trails where you'll gain a majority of your elevation. Once you've reached the stone path, the elevation gains slow down, and the rest of the hike up the gorge is much easier. It should be noted though that these stone paths can be slick whenever water is present on them.

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Land Manager: NY State Parks

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  4.4 from 9 votes

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in New York

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Buttermilk Falls Gorge.
Sep 30, 2024 near South Hill, NY
Falls
Oct 21, 2018 near South Hill, NY
Falls on the gorge trail
Oct 21, 2018 near South Hill, NY
A spire along the Gorge Trail
Oct 18, 2022 near South Hill, NY
Buttermilk Falls Gorge.
Sep 30, 2024 near South Hill, NY
View of Buttermilk Falls at the start of the trail.
Oct 19, 2016 near South Hill, NY

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Sep 30, 2024
Stewart Carnes
Aug 24, 2024
Tyler Thieding
Jul 19, 2024
Katherine Cinibulk
Hike up the gorge trail. Connected onto the Bear trail. Quick diversion to see the lake. Turned around after checking out the lake. Returned same way 3.8mi — 1h 49m
Aug 12, 2023
Matt Mcelwain
May 10, 2023
Tiffany Frazier
Oct 18, 2022
Shane Crosby
Trail is easy to access and has some incredible scenery to offer. Would recommend hiking boots due to slippery conditions. 1.8mi — 1h 05m
Jul 7, 2019
Adam Conklin
Jun 22, 2019
Tiffony Schindler

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