Gorge & Falls · New York

Letchworth Gorge

“The Grand Canyon of the East,” three big falls

TypeGorge & Falls
StateNew York
Best seasonSpring (high water) & fall color
How to visitState park; vehicle fee; overlooks + trails

A 17-mile gorge where the Genesee River drops over three major waterfalls between cliffs up to 600 feet high — repeatedly voted among the best state parks in the country. The railroad arch over the Upper Falls is the signature shot.

The shot

The train trestle above the Upper Falls.

Nearby & worth pairing

  • Middle & Upper Falls
  • Mount Morris Dam
  • Finger Lakes nearby
  • Hot-air balloon rides

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