United States · Finger Lakes, New York
Taughannock Falls
Free-falling from a rock amphitheatre higher than Niagara, this Finger Lakes drop sits within a gorge whose walls climb 120 metres above the creek. A flat rim trail and a steeper gorge trail offer two very different vantage points on the same plunge.
Free-falling from a rock amphitheatre higher than Niagara, this Finger Lakes drop sits within a gorge whose walls climb 120 metres above the creek. A flat rim trail and a steeper gorge trail offer two very different vantage points on the same plunge.
Taughannock Falls drops 66 metres (217 ft) on the Taughannock Creek, inside Taughannock Falls State Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Trumansburg, with ITH the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring snowmelt gives the strongest flow; can thin considerably by late summer.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring snowmelt gives the strongest flow; can thin considerably by late summer.
Entry: State park vehicle fee, small
Getting there
- Base townTrumansburg
- AirportITH
- CountryUnited States
- RegionFinger Lakes, New York, North America
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
42.5389, -76.6086
Quick answers
How tall is Taughannock Falls?
Taughannock Falls drops 66 metres (217 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Taughannock Creek.
When is the best time to visit Taughannock Falls?
Peak flow is April to May and October. Spring snowmelt gives the strongest flow; can thin considerably by late summer.
What can you do at Taughannock Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Taughannock Falls?
The usual base is Trumansburg, and the closest airport is ITH. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. State park vehicle fee, small.
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