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Lower Falls Trail

The Lower Falls Trail at Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, New York is an easy 0.3-mile out-and-back trail that leads to a large 40-foot tall waterfall.

This short paved trail is open year-round, giving hikers access to the beautiful Lower Falls cascade. The trail itself is very flat and very short. As it approaches the waterfall and public swimming area, the trail loops (not shown in the GPS data), as it runs both alongside the gorge canyon walls and alongside Enfield Creek.

At the waterfall, take in the views and/or take a swim in Enfield Creek during warmer months.

Parking
Hikers can find parking at the coordinates provided. The parking lot is large enough to fit dozens of cars.

Fee
Between the dates of April 20th to October 20th, the park charges a vehicle entry fee of $8, as of 2019. The fee is collected daily between 8:30AM and 6:00PM.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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Know Before You Go

  • Lower Falls Trail is an easy, 0.3-mile paved trail in Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca, NY, leading to a 40-foot waterfall and swimming area.
  • The trail is open year-round and features a looped section near the waterfall, with parking available at the coordinates provided.
  • A vehicle entry fee of $8 is charged between April 20th and October 20th, and dogs are allowed on leash with waste carried out.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
48'
Rating
5.0
Added
November 11, 2019
Updated
January 26, 2024

Weather Forecast

Juneteenth
High 76°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low 54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 74°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 53°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 77°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Monday
High 72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low 55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High 75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 78°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
Low 56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
High 79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thursday Night
Low 56°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Total Change
48 ft.
15 m
Ascent
48 ft.
15 m
Descent
48 ft.
15 m
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.398063, -76.55688
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.397749, -76.557851
  3. Waterfall

    42.397219, -76.561067
    Waterfall

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

Universal Access

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0.3 miles / 0.5 km
November 09, 2019
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