Buttermilk Falls Gorge Trail
Trail distance: 0.65 miles
Difficulty level(s): difficult
Buttermilk Creek drops 600 feet as it plunges through a gorge down the eastern slope of the Cayuga Valley at the southernmost edge of the City of Ithaca. This is one of six trails featured in the park that wander through a remarkable variety of landscapes. You can hike the Gorge Trail which follows the cool, moist gorge past deep pools, water-sculpted rocks including "Pinnacle Rock" and several waterfalls. NOTE: THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED IN WINTER
Part of the Buttermilk Falls State Park trail network
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.4165
Longitude: -76.521277
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : NY-13 S/NY-34 S/NY-96 S/Elmira Rd, 3 miles south of Ithaca (Lower/Main Park Trailhead).
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Scenic Vistas
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
- Restrooms available
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth, Gravel/Stone Dust
Trail Markers: wayfinding signs
Use of firearms for deer hunting is not allowed. Bow hunting may be allowed. BE SAFE: See the specific trail owner/steward’s website for the most up to date details