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Hector Falls

Hector Falls in Burdett, New York is an easy roadside walk to 60-foot tall multi-tiered waterfall known as Hector Falls.

This is not a hike but rather a very short walk. Visitors will find parallel parking along the road on either side of the bridge along NY-414 where they'll ditch their cars to walk along the bridge to a view of Hector Falls. Hector Falls cascades down the hillside at about 60-feet tall in total and includes about five main tiers of cascades.

Parking
Visitors will find parking along NY-414 at the coordinates provided. Parallel parking-only. Watch for traffic moving at ~55mph coming up from behind when you get out of your vehicle as this spot can be very dangerous to exit your car! Parking is legally allowed in the breakdown lane on the sides of the bridge. Do not park on the bridge!

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Hector Falls is a 60-foot tall multi-tiered roadside waterfall in Burdett, NY accessible via a very short walk.
  • Parking is available in the breakdown lane along NY-414 near the bridge, but caution is advised due to fast-moving traffic.
  • Leashed dogs are permitted, but owners are responsible for cleaning up after them.
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Distance
N / A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
0'
Rating
3.0
Added
August 04, 2024
Updated
August 08, 2024

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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.417733, -76.866676
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.417773, -76.86668

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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