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The Eternal Flame Falls is a small waterfall located in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of Chestnut Ridge Park in Western New York. A small grotto at the waterfall's base emits natural gas, which can be lit to produce a small flame. This flame is visible nearly year round, although it can be extinguished and must occasionally be re-lit.
- 30 feet (9.1 m)
- Shale Creek, tributary to Eighteen Mile Creek
- Cascade
Learn how to visit Eternal Flame Falls, a 30 ft cascade with a natural gas spring that can be ignited in Chestnut Ridge Park. Find directions, parking, trail map, best time to visit, and more.
Hike to a natural gas spring that creates a flickering flame at Eternal Flame Falls in New York. This 1.2-mile out-and-back trail is moderately challenging and popular for hiking, dogs, and kids.
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- Orchard Park, New York, United States
187 reviews. #1 of 13 things to do in Orchard Park. Waterfalls. Open now. 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ The Eternal Flame falls was well worth the trip ” Jun 2023. Wear water proof foot wear if you go after or on a rainy day. “ Unbelievable and amazing ” Dec 2022.
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Jan 30, 2023 · Learn about the unique waterfall with a flickering flame inside a grotto, caused by natural gas seepage. Find out how to get there, when to visit, and what to expect on the hiking trail.
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Apr 30, 2024 · The Eternal Flame Falls Trail in Orchard Park, New York, is no exception, and it comes with a special surprise for hikers who reach the gorgeous 30-foot waterfall. As its name suggests, the trail leads to an awe-inspiring "eternal flame" that flickers in a grotto behind the cascading water.
Apr 4, 2024 · The hike to Eternal Flame Falls via Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park near Orchard Park, New York is a moderate 1.2-mile out-and-back hike to a 25-foot waterfall that features a natural gas-fueled "eternal flame" that sits behind the cascading water.