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| H E A R T O F T H E F I N G E R L A K E S
TA U G H A N N O C K FA L L S
The tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains!
At 215 feet, this cascade is three stories taller than Niagara Falls.
Take Rt 89 north from Ithaca 8 miles to Taughannock Falls State Park. The gorge and
hiking trails are on your le . For Overlook access, cross the bridge and turn le on
Taughannock Park Rd and follow the signs to the overlook above the falls. Visitor
Center located at the Overlook and open seasonally.
For NY State Park details & trail informa on, see page 29. Accessibility note: The
Overlook is a short distance from paved parking lot. The lower Gorge Trail is ¾ mile
mostly flat with a mix surface composed of packed dirt and gravel.
© Bryce Ebel
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