Wintergreen Falls at Wintergreen Park in Canajoharie, New York is a 0.1-mile out-and-back hike that features a beautiful creek swimming hole and a small 3-foot tall 50-foot long waterfall that cascades down series of bedrock.
This is not a hike but rather a short walk from the lower parking area at Wintergreen Park that leads out along the banks of Canajoharie Creek. Hikers will find steep gorge walls made-up of shale and limestone that tower overhead on the northern side of the creek. In the creek, hikers will find the small, but long, Wintergreen Falls. Below the waterfall is a deep swimming hole that visitors can use to cool down.
Parking
Hikers will find parking at Wintergreen Park near the coordinates provided. Note that the parking coordinates and trailhead start at the very-bottom of Wintergreen Park - so follow the road to reach the creek. Alternatively, hikers can park at the very-top of Wintergreen Park and hike down and back for some real exercise if they wish.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Flash flooding: This creek is known to flash flood from time to time. Pay attention to the weather and if the water level begins to rise (if swimming) get out immediately.
Falling rock: The gorge surrounding Canajoharie Creek is made-up of steep shale and limestone, both of which fall from the ledges from time to time which sends rocks flying into the creek below. This could happen at any time without warning, so watch out.
This is not a hike but rather a short walk from the lower parking area at Wintergreen Park that leads out along the banks of Canajoharie Creek. Hikers will find steep gorge walls made-up of shale and limestone that tower overhead on the northern side of the creek. In the creek, hikers will find the small, but long, Wintergreen Falls. Below the waterfall is a deep swimming hole that visitors can use to cool down.
Parking
Hikers will find parking at Wintergreen Park near the coordinates provided. Note that the parking coordinates and trailhead start at the very-bottom of Wintergreen Park - so follow the road to reach the creek. Alternatively, hikers can park at the very-top of Wintergreen Park and hike down and back for some real exercise if they wish.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Flash flooding: This creek is known to flash flood from time to time. Pay attention to the weather and if the water level begins to rise (if swimming) get out immediately.
Falling rock: The gorge surrounding Canajoharie Creek is made-up of steep shale and limestone, both of which fall from the ledges from time to time which sends rocks flying into the creek below. This could happen at any time without warning, so watch out.
