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Buttermilk Falls State Park. 1,026 reviews. #9 of 78 things to do in Ithaca. State Parks. Write a review. What people are saying. By RebeccaMinNJ. “ Fabulous Gorge Hike ” Jul 2023. We hiked the Rim trail down to the swimming hole, then hiked back "up" via the Gorge Trail. “ Easily Accessible Waterfall- Great Park ” Jun 2022.
Buttermilk Falls State Park is a 811-acre (3.28 km 2) state park located southwest of Ithaca, New York, United States. Like Robert H. Treman State Park, a portion of the land that was to become the state park came from Robert and Laura Treman in 1924.
Sep 6, 2019 · Buttermilk Falls State Park is located a few miles south of Ithaca in New York’s Finger Lakes, a short distance from Newfield Covered Bridge. This 800-acre park is one of the region’s most popular spots thanks to the impressive 165-foot waterfall for which the park is named.
Here are the 5 things to do at Buttermilk Falls State Park NY: Do the short Buttermilk Falls Gorge and Rim Trail. Camp out near the gorge trail. Enjoy the picnic areas near Buttermilk Falls itself. Take a dip near Buttermilk Falls (the swimming hole). Do the Lake Treman, Bear and Rim Trail.
BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK. By: Len Dawson. Climb impressive stone staircases through a steep wooded gorge and along the shoulder of one of Ithaca’s most gorgeous cascading waterfalls at Buttermilk Falls State Park.
Buttermilk Falls State Park. Taking its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley toward Cayuga Lake, Buttermilk Falls State Park has a small lake, hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim, picnic areas, and playing fields.
Located just on the southern edge of Ithaca, Buttermilk Falls is a wildly popular spot for tourists and local residents, especially during the height of summer. Upon entering the park, newcomers quickly see why. Across a verdant lawn is a foaming and frothy waterfall with a deep pool and dammed swimming area below.
