Montour Falls, New York
Top Spots in and near Montour Falls
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Trumansburg, New York
Gorge Trail to Taughannock Falls
4.91.95 mi / 364 ft gainThe trailhead is located right off NY Route 89 with plenty of parking just across the street from it. Be sure to take your camera and tripod because these 215 ft tall falls are a sight to see! The hike to the base of the falls is a very easy 1.5 miles out and back. In the summer months the trai...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Cascadilla Falls (9 falls)
1.09 mi / 299 ft gainCascadilla Falls (9 falls) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Cascadilla Gorge Trail
5.01.1 mi / 300 ft gainThe Cascadilla Creek Gorge is the perfect retreat from Cornell campus or downtown Ithaca into serene natural surroundings. This short trail will take you down 400 feet past multiple waterfalls, through lush, green forest and 400 million year old bedrock. It will be tough to believe you didn't hav...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Eldridge Wilderness Loop
2.3 mi / 0 ft gainPark in the designated lot directly off Troy Rd and begin the loop at the only trail entering the parking area (the lot only holds about 4-5 vehicles). Because this is a loop trial, when it splits after 200 yards take either route and still end at the parking area. The loop is 2.3 miles long and ...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Ithaca Falls Trail
4.50.31 mi / 26 ft gainIthaca Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Potter's Falls
3.45 mi / 440 ft gainPotter's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Six Mile Creek Natural Area
5.04.5 mi / 250 ft gainThe East Ithaca Recreational Walkway, which traverses the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, can be accessed at the parking areas on Burns Rd. or Coddington Rd. The walkway, which used to be a railroad, runs flat and straight from East to West. From the walkway, other smaller trails can be accessed t...Read more -
Lansing, New York
Ludlowville Falls
The Ithaca area is known for waterfalls, this waterfall is maybe lesser known but still a great place to visit and photograph and is easy to reach. Ludlowville Falls is located in a small park called Ludlowville Park. It is a beautiful and unique waterfall.Read more -
Lansing, New York
Fly Fish at Salmon Creek Falls
5.0Park at the dead end designated DEC "Fishing Salmon Creek" lot. Casting anywhere on this stretch of stream leading up to Salmon Creek Falls is excellent fishing, especially near the bridge crossing which is in sight from the parking area.Make sure to check spawning seasons for the area online bef...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Run the Sapsucker Woods Trails
4 miThere are two main sets of trails available for walking/running on. The trails connect across a small road and can be made into about a 4 mile loop if you run some of the interior loops as well. The trails are made of either wood-chips or boardwalks, and hold up to some snow and rain very well. T...Read more -
Brooktondale, New York
Camp at the Shindagin Hollow Lean-To
4.51 mi / 150 ft gainFrom the parking spot on Prospect Valley Rd., cross the footbridge as part of the Finger Lakes Trail due East. The trail will be marked with white blazes. As you follow the blazes you will hike up for about 0.5 miles, increasing elevation by about 150ft, and then down 30-50 ft for 0.2 miles befo...Read more -
Union Springs, New York
Great Gully Falls Trail
1.63 mi / 164 ft gainGreat Gully Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Union Springs, New York.Read more -
Newark Valley, New York
Jenksville State Forest Loop
3.44 mi / 413 ft gainJenksville State Forest Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Newark Valley, New York.Read more -
Canandaigua, New York
Uplands Hiking Trail along Barnes Gulley
5.00.93 mi / 138 ft gainOnanda Park is a great place for large groups and family get-togethers—there's a lake to swim in, fields open for sports, trees for hammocks, lots of parking spaces, and trash receptacles and bathrooms nearby—but don't stop there! Right across West Lake Road is the entrance to Barnes Gulley, a be...Read more -
Apalachin, New York
Hike and Birdwatch the Apalachin Marsh
5.01 miPark on the gravel "pull-off" West-bound on Route 434 in Apalachin (See pin). Walk along the fence and turn into the opening where you'll go through a tunnel about 20 yards long. From there you're in the preserve where you can hike the yellow trail, leading to the Bird Blind and other scenic over...Read more -
Apalachin, New York
Hike the West Gorge Trail at Waterman Conservation Center
1.3 miPark anywhere near the conservation center when you pull into the parking lot and head towards the open field where a map kiosk stands. Follow the green trail markers (West Gorge Trail) to the creek where it follows along and intersect at about 0.4 miles. From here connect to follow the yellow tr...Read more