Reviews

Maxim A

An amazing place. The walk took about an hour, but we thoroughly enjoyed the natural beauty and took so many wonderful photos and videos. I think visitors see completely different views at different times of the year. If you love nature, this park is definitely worth a visit.

Kristine Schultz

This is a wonderful place to get outside and enjoy a hike. The views of the waterfall are magnificent. It was well worth the three hour drive to get there. Another natural wonder in New York State has been crossed of my bucket list! Yeah! 😃😊

George Amato

This is a great place to visit! It is a beautiful easy hike thru a wide gorge to the waterfall! And yes, you can explore the bottom of the gorge along the way! Popular hike, so best to go off peak times! There is also a nice, quiet hike along the rim. Part of it is fenced off at the rim for safety. There are several views of the gorge below. You can park at the gorge entrance (bathroom across the street) or along the rim at a waterfall view point (bathroom).

Joshua Silverman

This is a dramatically scenic set of trails! We hiked the Rim Trail and enjoyed spectacular views of the gorge and the falls. Be prepared for a challenging walk with a lot of elevation change. We did the Rim Trail clockwise, but the park actually advises going counter-clockwise for a more gradual climb. We learned why the hard way: the start of the clockwise route is a very steep rise with lots of steps. Trust the park's advice—it would have been less effort to hike it the recommended way! A quick note: we couldn't hike the Gorge Trail because it closes mid-October, so keep that in mind when planning your visit. The Rim Trail itself is well-marked and fenced, so there's no danger of accidentally getting near the edge. Overall, the views are truly stunning and worth the effort.

George Farah

In my road trip exploring upstate New York I decided to stop by Taugannock Falls. I saw pictures online and it looked pretty cool so I told myself I'll stop by. I was not ready for how absolutely stunning this park is. Walking to the falls itself is quite easy and the whole way there you have a breathtaking view of the mighty gorge. I was essentially looking at a wall of rock hundreds of feet high. It was stunning to see such a site especially in the northeast. Usually something like this is out in Utah or Arizona. I got to the end of the trail and was absolutely in awe of how beautiful the landscape was. The falls itself was stunning albeit not a lot of water was falling when I visited. But just being surrounded by natural walls hundreds of feet high was magical. It makes you really appreciate mother nature. Don't forget to drive a quick few minutes to the upper view! It's a minute walk to the vantage point from the parking lot and is just as striking!

Cijara Anez

Taughannock Picnic Area sits near the playground and swimming beach, making it perfect for a fun day out. The area is peaceful with great views of Cayuga Lake and easy access to hiking trails, including a stroller-friendly path to the stunning waterfall. Just a heads-up, parking costs $10, and facilities are decent but bathrooms could be cleaner.

Dick Gherkinstien

Awesome place! and its one you can see it without doing any hiking, most of these huge waterfalls require hours of hiking, this one you can park and literally right there at the parking area. You can hike down if you want the up close and personal experience. Would definitely suggest doing some research in to the best times of year. We went in mid August and wasn't as full

Brittany Logue

I would highly recommend stopping by Taughannock Falls. It's an easy walk out to the falls and well worth the effort. Seeing it in person is infinitely better than the pictures. Parking is fairly easy. If you can, go the day after a rainstorm!

Amy Jensen

Beautiful! We just paid $10 for parking across the street. It was very easy to walk to the water fall on a path that I also saw people in wheelchairs and strollers easily navigate. Along the way the water is a trickle and people stopped for their children to play in it. When you get to the actual waterfall there is a small bridge. Falcons flew overhead. There is a sign that says don't go any further. A man and his small son didn't listen and walked close to the falls. A park ranger had to go get them. As we had arrived, someone was being airlifted on a stretcher. I don't know why but people really need to follow the signs for their safety.

Magic Dragon (themagic.dragon)

This is easily one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It's very humid but worth the small "hike". If you park at the gorge trailhead, its about a 20 minute scenic walk along a path that is wheelchair accessible. There are restrooms available at each trailhead, and even a colorblind viewer at the viewpoint! This is definitely a must see for the family.