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Feb 11, 2019 · Buttermilk Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Finger Lakes. Buttermilk Falls is located south of Ithaca in Buttermilk Falls State Park. Sitting directly adjacent to the parking area, Buttermilk Falls is said to 165 feet in height. Unlike many other waterfalls in the region, this waterfall is more a very long and tall slide, but that ...
As the saying goes, "Ithaca is GORGES!" Ithaca, NY and the surrounding area have more than 150 waterfalls — carved out by glaciers that formed gorges millions of years ago — within 10 miles. A hike to see the falls is one of the best things to do in Ithaca, while nearby restaurants offer farm-to-table dining for that truly local experience.
- Ithaca Falls. Waterfall Height: 150 ft (46m) Waterfall Crest: 175 ft (53m) Waterway: Fall Creek. Distance from town: About 1 mile from downtown. Location: Google Maps.
- Cascadilla Gorge. Waterfall Height: Two drops over 30ft (9m) Waterfall Crest: Varies. Waterway: Cascadilla Creek. Distance from town: About 0.5 miles from downtown.
- Wells Falls. Waterfall Height: 65ft (20m) Waterfall Crest: Varies. Waterway: Six Mile Creek. Distance from town: About 1.5 miles from downtown. Location: Google Maps.
- Lucifer Falls. Waterfall Height: 115 ft (35m) Waterfall Crest: 25-30 ft (8-9m) Waterway: Enfield Creek. Distance from town: About 8 miles from downtown. Location: Google Maps.
- Ithaca Falls. The 150 ft tall Ithaca Falls, located in the heart of Ithaca, is one of the city’s most iconic waterfalls. Known for its impressive width and accessibility, the falls are a short walk from downtown, making them a popular spot for a quick nature escape.
- Fall Creek Gorge (above Ithaca Falls) While Ithaca Falls garners much of the attention, the gorge above it is home to several breathtaking waterfalls across a half-mile stretch parallel to Cornell University’s campus.
- Buttermilk Falls State Park. Located at the south end of the city, the 811-acre park encompasses a 2-mile stretch of Buttermilk Creek. While the park is named after its cascading main attraction, the 160-foot-high Buttermilk Falls, there are approximately nine other sizable waterfalls to discover along the remarkable Gorge Trail that runs parallel to the creek.
- Robert H. Treman State Park & Lucifer Falls. Robert H. Treman State Park, located a few miles southwest of Ithaca, is a haven for those seeking both natural beauty and historical intrigue.
- Taughannock Falls. Our first Ithaca waterfall and probably the most famous is Taughannock Falls at Taughannock Falls State Park. This is one of the easiest waterfalls near Ithaca to visit because the viewing deck to the falls are just a few feet walk from the parking area at the overlook at 2221 Taughannock Park Road!
- Enfield Falls. Another one of the most magical waterfalls in Ithaca is Enfield Falls in Enfield Glen at Robert Treman State Park. That’s a mouthful I know, what you do need to know about Enfield Falls is it’s one of 12 waterfalls inside the enchanting Robert Treman State Park.
- The Old Mill Falls. Another great Ithaca waterfall is the falls at The Old Mill at the upper entrance to Robert Treman State Park. Plug in The Old Mill in your Google Maps and park here grabbing the little piece of paper proving you paid for your parking at one of the pay stations.
- Lucifer Falls. The most impressive waterfall in Ithaca in Robert Treman State Park is the famous Lucifer Falls which drops 115 feet! You can visit this magical waterfall by either hiking the entire trail from the lower base of Robert Treman State Park, or if you want to do the shorter version like we did, you can access it by descending on the Gorge Trail.
GPS Coordinates: Ithaca Falls: N 42.45282 / W 76.49170. Parking area: N 42.45234 / W 76.49420. Gun factory smokestack: N 42.45206 / W 76.49344. Directions: From NY-13 in Ithaca, take Seneca St east to Stewart Ave. Take a left (north) on Stewart and follow it into the Cornell University Campus.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Ithaca? Ithaca: With an ascent of 3,464 ft, Treman Park and Buttermilk Falls Park Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Lake Treman Loop via Gorge, Bear, and Rim Trail with 679 ft of elevation gain.
