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Easy to moderate, 4.07 mi loop

853 ft elevation gain

Hiked 8/30/25

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An incredibly popular trail in the Finger Lakes region of NY, this mostly easy trek gets very crowded, especially the overhead Rainbow Falls. Apparently home to 19 waterfalls, part of the gorge trail is under construction which I believe reduced the amount seen. Fun, but I preferred others in area.

A thin, snaking waterfall cuts into the canyon along Glen Creek. Unsure of name, possibly still one of the 'cathedral falls.'

A deep pool can be seen from this large, flat area of the trail past the falls.

What I believe to be Dryad's Saddle growing on a fallen log. Taken in the upper area of the Finger Lakes section.

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[–] TheRealKuni@piefed.social 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Wow I knew the circuit wasn’t up to FIA Grade 1, but it’s really let itself go since Formula 1 stopped racing there.

(Seriously though this looks beautiful.)

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

It’s still a very fun track to drive. Turn two down the falls into the pool is some pucker factor.

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I didn't know New York could be so beautiful!

[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago

Almost as soon as you get north of New York City it gets lovely. The Catskills, Adirondacks, and Finger Lakes are all beautiful areas.

[–] tux7350@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Check out Letchworth State park. Its the Grand Canyon of the East!!

https://parks.ny.gov/parks/79/details.aspx

[–] everydayhiker@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Yeah, as the other poster said, there are several really great locations around the state. Surprising amount of farmland as well.

You can catch a bus to the top for 3 or 5 bucks and walk downhill. It's absolutely stunning

[–] pezhore 4 points 6 days ago

Man, I miss Western NY.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

I bet it smells amazing there

[–] tronx4002@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

This looks awesone!