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Jun 28, 2022 · Just over an hour out west from the popular Finger Lakes region in the city of Castile, the state park is a smaller, but impressive northeastern alternative to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park. So what makes this little-known place so heavily-accoladed?
Apr 20, 2021 · This “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast” boasts 158 miles of trails through lush green woodlands, rocky beaches, and grand granite peaks. The park is also home to Cadillac Mountain, the highest point of the eastern coast.
- View The Mount Morris Dam. Situated upstream from the Hogsback Overlook on the northern end of the park, the Mount Morris Dam serves a vital purpose: it reduces flooding in downstream areas like Rochester.
- See Incredible Rock Formations At The Hogsback Overlook. Another fantastic hilltop vista, the Hogsback Overlook provides stunning views of the park and "the Hogsback."
- Head Upriver To The Hilltop Gardeau Overlook. A view of the Genesee Gorge as seen from an overlook. Nestled upriver along the Genesee, the Gardeau Overlook provides a hilltop vantage point of the surrounding river valley and its lush greenery.
- Catch The Sunset At Eddy's Overlook. The greenery of Letchworth State Park. For more incredible views of the Genesee River gorge, head to Eddy's Overlook, which is located just down Park Road from the Wolf Creek Scenic Waterfalls.
Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests.
Sep 7, 2023 · Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth boasts stunning views of deep gorges and roaring waterfalls, making it the perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor...
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Apr 24, 2023 · The Grand Canyon of the East is about a five-hour drive from New York City. It lies about an hour from Rochester and Buffalo, just east of the Finger Lakes region. Letchworth State Park has several entrances.
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Jun 27, 2021 · 8. 396 views 2 years ago LETCHWORTH STATE PARK. When one hears of New York, most often they'll think of the urban jungle that is New York City. Time to change that impression. We begin a new...
