The High Falls Trail in Rochester, New York is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back universally-accessible trail that features views of the 100-foot tall waterfall, High Falls.
Walk
This short trail leads through High Falls Terrace Park following a paved and concrete pathway. Visitors will find the trailhead located at the west side of the small parking lot at the coordinates provided where the universally-accessible trail can be found. The path leads towards the edge of the Genesee River's cliffs and provides several view points of High Falls from the fence. It then leads south to reach a viewing platform that sits on the edge of the river's cliff with a view above High Falls from several hundred feet away. High Falls cascades over a ~100-foot tall cliff within the Genesee River, causing plumes of mist to fill the amphitheater of cliffs within the river.
After exploring High Falls from the viewing platform, this route leads north along the fence and back to parking, while stopping at High Falls viewpoints along the way.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided, located on the west side of St Paul Street in Rochester, NY. The lot is large enough to fit less than 10 vehicles as of May 2024.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
Walk
This short trail leads through High Falls Terrace Park following a paved and concrete pathway. Visitors will find the trailhead located at the west side of the small parking lot at the coordinates provided where the universally-accessible trail can be found. The path leads towards the edge of the Genesee River's cliffs and provides several view points of High Falls from the fence. It then leads south to reach a viewing platform that sits on the edge of the river's cliff with a view above High Falls from several hundred feet away. High Falls cascades over a ~100-foot tall cliff within the Genesee River, causing plumes of mist to fill the amphitheater of cliffs within the river.
After exploring High Falls from the viewing platform, this route leads north along the fence and back to parking, while stopping at High Falls viewpoints along the way.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided, located on the west side of St Paul Street in Rochester, NY. The lot is large enough to fit less than 10 vehicles as of May 2024.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
