Triphammer Falls
Fall Creek / Cornell Campus
55ft multiple cascading fall, a centerpiece of the Cornell campus
Fun Facts
Trail Info
Named for the triphammer forge that
operated here in the 1820s. University
founder Ezra Cornell fell in love with this
spot when he first arrived in Ithaca, and
he made his name here building the first
Beebe Lake Dam to deliver reliable yearround waterpower to mills downstream.
View falls from the Triphammer Foot
Bridge or East Ave. bridge. Easy
Alternately, hike to the falls overlook
using the trailhead on the north rim,
behind Risley Hall. Moderate
Open year round.
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DIRECTIONS FROM ITHACA
Located at the intersection of University Ave. and East Ave. on the Cornell campus.
Dawn to dusk. Swimming prohibited. Dogs allowed on leash. No fee.
