Buttermilk Falls Gorge Trail
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Waterfall
Lookout/Views
Dogs (leashed)
Water Source
The Buttermilk Falls Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca, New York is a difficult 1 mile one-way trail that runs leads past Buttermilk Falls and runs along a scenic creek with multi-tiered cascading waterfalls. The trail ends along West King rd in which you can take the Rim Trail back for a 2 mile loop.
While hiking along this trail you get numerous views of large waterfalls, so the hike to the top is well worth the effort.
Dogs are allowed on these trails and this is a very popular hiking destination in Ithaca, New York.
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Hazards
Ticks - Lyme Disease
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483
'
Total Change
475
'
Ascent
31
'
Descent
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Note: Waypoints always include the parking location and trailhead. Campsites, waterfalls, and other points of interest are included in the GPX only if shown on the map.
Note: Waypoints always include the parking location and trailhead. Campsites, waterfalls, and other points of interest are included in the GPX only if shown on the map.
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Trail added
May 27, 2017
Updated on
February 27, 2018
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