Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
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Robert P
Valley Cottage, NY171 contributions
May 2021
Cascade of falls which reveal themselves as you climb the stairs beside them. Careful when the ground is wet. You can see the lower falls without too much effort, though. Note that a portion of the trail is closed as of May 2021, so you can climb only so far and then have to go back down the same way.
Written May 19, 2021
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Katherine M
Clinton119 contributions
May 2021
We were so disappointed that the gorge trail was not open while we were in Ithaca. Apparently the spring rains were damaging to parts of the gorge and they had to do some safety repairs and check to some areas. The one thing I can say is that there is limited parking (only three spaces on the Triangle Park side) in the area of the gorge. We were able to park a short distance away in on street parking but always check before you leave your vehicle. There are many permit only parking sections in Ithaca.
Written June 12, 2021
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Eric_F854
California31 contributions
Oct 2022
If the weather is good and you have time, this is the best way to walk between Cornell and downtown Ithaca. Almost continuous waterfalls the whole way. Lots of stairs, so also a good workout going up. A little tricky to find. There are railings along all the steps, but it is not a good idea if it is rainy weather as the steps can get slippery.
Written November 12, 2022
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jinxminx
Takoma Park, MD455 contributions
Aug 2019
I mean, it pretty much blows your mind, the amount of waterfalls in the area and right in town, the number on just a short stretch of creek. We're used to hiking a couple of miles to see one single waterfall, not going less than a mile, right in town, no less, and seeing eight.
This is actually a functional hiking trail because you can hike up to the Cornell campus or down from the campus into downtown Ithaca. We saw students hanging out on rocks near falls doing work (it was summer, so I guess a summer program). My daughter got impatient because I was stopping so often to take pictures.
I would call this a must-do. You start to wonder, what is the actual definition of a waterfall? How high does it have to be? How far from another fall to count as separate? You lose count of how many you've seen.
This is actually a functional hiking trail because you can hike up to the Cornell campus or down from the campus into downtown Ithaca. We saw students hanging out on rocks near falls doing work (it was summer, so I guess a summer program). My daughter got impatient because I was stopping so often to take pictures.
I would call this a must-do. You start to wonder, what is the actual definition of a waterfall? How high does it have to be? How far from another fall to count as separate? You lose count of how many you've seen.
Written January 17, 2020
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nygf1
Hyde Park, NY63 contributions
Aug 2020
Falls were just a short walk from street side parking. There was a lower falls are and an upper falls area. They were smaller most that we visited that day but the walk, trail and stair case were the easiest that we navigated on the day
Written August 4, 2020
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Erin M
12 contributions
Oct 2020
This is absolutely beautiful. It's also super easy. We found parking easily on a Sunday late morning and did the whole loop (including east of College Ave) and explored Cornell's campus too. The portion of the trail east of College Ave doesn't have any falls, so if that's what you came for, you could skip that portion. You absolutely have to do this if you're in the Ithaca area.
Written October 21, 2020
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SB1123
Virginia162 contributions
Jul 2020
This is much less visited than some of the other gorge trails in the area, but it may have been our favorite on our 5-day stay in Ithaca. It's not a long trail, but you're constantly coming upon new waterfalls all along the walk. It's a narrow and steep climb up many, many steps, so those with mobility issues will unfortunately probably not make it very far.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written August 18, 2020
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Steven M
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Oct 2022
This was so enjoyable, especially for the first time ...despite going to school at Cornell more than 45 years ago, I never had the time for this type of activity back then. It is quite beautiful, but not too taxing from a physical perspective. There is ample room to rest at various spots, if you desire to let faster travelers pass you. However, if multiple long flights of steps (especially when going downhill) freak you out, this may not be an activity you will enjoy. Note -- there is always a handrail to steady yourself, if necessary. It took my wife and I about 2 hours to make the full roundtrip circuit, but we had parked about 1/2 mile away on campus, and that time also included stopping in the Ithaca Commons for coffee. Highly recommended for anyone at any age, if walking isn't compromised.
Written October 12, 2022
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Kathryn G
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Oct 2022 • Family
Such a gorgeous way to enjoy a hike (via stairs) and see a variety of waterfalls along the way. The landscape was ever changing as we continued through the gorge. Kids ages 4&7 easily walked through, we made it about half way before we ran out of time and had to head back down but wish we could have kept going! Highly recommend!
Written October 11, 2022
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Robin L
Adams, MA197 contributions
Aug 2021
This was a terrific hike, starting at the Treman Triangle park in Ithaca. There is a gravel hiking path and many, many, steps next to the river, rising up a reported 400 feet. It comes out on the Cornell campus, and then continues on much flatter. There are several waterfalls along the way. It was totally awesome. If you like hiking and nature this will not disappoint. Just be sure you have good shoes for hiking, and bring a couple of water bottles, which you will need especially on a hot day. One problem is parking near the Treman Triangle park at the bottom. Seemed like all metered parking with a 2 hour limit. I think even if you are in great shape you would have trouble making it to the end of the trail and back in 2 hours. We turned around about halfway but would have loved to go the whole trail. We saw someone getting a parking ticket so they do enforce the 2 hour limit.
Written August 13, 2021
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Can ask where you parked and long it is for a advantage person? ty
Written January 24, 2024
About how far is the gorge hike if we started at the bottom at University and ended at the top at College ave ? We want to know what we're getting ourselves into before we begin.
Written July 13, 2018
You might prefer hiking down rather than uphill, but that is your voice of course. About 1/2 mile; you might want to check any GPS app for a more accurate estimate.
Written July 23, 2018
I did see dogs on leashes— with humans holding the leashes.
Written December 12, 2016
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