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Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Hike past 9 different waterfalls in a beautiful gorge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Descent
- 120 m
Cascadilla Falls
Hike through a narrow gorge to reach picturesque Cascadilla Falls.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 73 m
- Descent
- 73 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 124 m
- High Point
- 193 m
- Gradient
- 7˚
Ithaca is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails, with the most popular found in Cascadilla Creek Gorge. The most famous of the falls is "picturesque Cascadilla Falls," which consists of "20 feet of multiple cascading falls," according to VisitIthaca.com.
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Description
The route shown here is one of the shortest, most efficient hikes to reach the main waterfalls. Even so, along this 1-mile walk, you'll enjoy many different views of the tumbling creek, cascading waterfalls, and the narrow gorge.
This hike is a must-do when you're in Ithaca!
Sources: https://www.visitithaca.com/listing/cascadilla-creek-gorge/3219/ https://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/cascadilla-gorge/ https://www.gofingerlakes.org/locations/cascadilla-gorge-trail/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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