Canandaigua, New York

Onanda 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...

Great Gully Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Union Springs, New York.

Stony Brook Via East Rim and Gorge Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Arkport, New York.

Interloken Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Trumansburg, New York.

The trail is marked as #19 on Letchworth State Park maps also known as Gibsonville Trail. The trailhead is located in the northern section of the park between the Highbanks Recreation area and the Highbanks Tent and Trailer camping. There is parking just north of the bridge that crosses the Sil...

The Highbanks camping area is located on northern end of the park. Entering the park from the Mount Morris the camper registration will be 6 miles in on Park Road.Pick up a park map and choose some of the many sites to explore whether it is hiking or just driving through the park to some of road...

The waterfall is not far from Watkins Glen State Park, just a few miles north on route 414 on the east side of the lake. If you are out chasing waterfalls, this is an easy and beautiful spot to make a quick stop. This is roadside, but there is plenty of shoulder along the road to pull off and ta...

Smith Woods is a 32 acre old growth forest in Trumansburg, NY, directly across from the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. Start by parking in the Shur Save parking lot, and walk to the corner of the woods where you will find a sign and trail blazes. The trail is an easy .5 mile loop hike through the wood...

The Gorge Trail and Lover’s Lane Loop at Watkins Glen State Park offer an unforgettable experience through one of New York’s most scenic parks. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Watkins Glen’s Gorge Trail winds alongside 19 waterfalls, each cascading down ancient rock formations, creating a ...

Watkins Glen South Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.

Nestled right off the main road in the small village of Watkins Glen in Upstate New York, Watkins Glen State Park is a beautiful area with plenty to see. Although it is a bit touristy and right off of the road, you'll forget how close to society you are when you see these beautiful waterfalls. W...

This is a quick and easy hike leading to an incredible 215 foot waterfall that is beautiful in all four seasons. Bring the whole family and hangout by the falls for the afternoon, weather permitting. During the winter, the falls transform the surrounding cliffs into a wall of ice and snow, but in...

The 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...

There are over 66 miles of trails to explore at Letchworth State Park; however, the most popular and the one I chose is the Gorge Trail. This trail runs 7 miles from point-to-point passing by three lovely waterfalls. It travels parallel to the main road for the majority of the hike. You can star...

This waterfall can be seen directly from the road but can also easily be missed when driving route 14.   There is a small parking lot across the street to stop and enjoy the falls and take a few photos.  It sits right on the border of Montour Falls just south of Watkins Glen.   Aunt Sarah's Fall...

Shequaga Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.