Near Ithaca Falls Trail
View of Ithaca Falls from half-way in
Near Ithaca Falls Trail
Ithaca Falls remains a gorgeous sight in the winter.

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Ithaca Falls Trail

3.8 (4 Ratings)
A short, flat path to the bottom of Ithaca Falls in the middle of Ithaca.
0.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.1mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
411ft
High Point
390ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Parking is available in a small lot just south of the trail or on the streets nearby (be mindful of parking hours etc). The trail starts right from the E Falls Street crosswalk over Lake Street. It is also accessible from the parking area. The trail is flat, and follows the river to a small viewpoint near the base of the falls. Despite how short the trail is and the fact it is in the middle of the city, no visit to the Ithaca region would be complete without it - after all "Ithaca is Gorges" for a reason!

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Contributors
Karl W