Posted in New York
June 30, 2016
One Of The Tallest Waterfalls In America Is Right Here In New York And You Need To See It
If you’re at all familiar with the Finger Lakes region of our great state, then you know just how many breathtaking waterfalls can be found out in this area of New York. While you may have assumed that our largest waterfall was Niagara Falls, the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi River is actually hiding right here by Cayuga Lake!
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Like almost all of our state parks, the Empire Passport is accepted here, otherwise you'll need to pay an $8 vehicle entrance fee, which you'll completely forget about once you see this incredible natural wonder.
The Gorge Trail stays open year round, but the other trails only remain open from April through October. If you decide not to take the Gorge Trail, there is also the South Rim Trail that is just over a mile long and the North Rim Trail that is 1.5 miles long, giving you views that overlook the gorge.
To take a look at the full trail map, click here.
To take a look at the full trail map, click here.
A photographer's paradise, this waterfall and the entire surrounding area is absolutely breathtaking. The 400-foot tall gorge will make you feel small in the best way possible.
Okay, so how do we get here? Like we said, you'll find this gem right along Cayuga Lake.
To get to the Taughannock Falls Overlook parking lot, use this address: 2381 Taughannock Park Road Trumansburg, NY 14886
To get to the Taughannock Falls Overlook parking lot, use this address: 2381 Taughannock Park Road Trumansburg, NY 14886
While it was hard to choose just one, here’s a quick clip of the beautiful Taughannock Falls:
Interested in visiting this gorgeous waterfall and making an incredible road trip out of it? Check out our waterfalls road trip that will bring you all around the Finger Lakes!
