Short walk
Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca)
Near Ithaca, New York
Height165 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring–fall
Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca) is a 165-ft waterfall near Ithaca, New York, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). a long cascade tumbling into a swimming hole at the trailhead. Best season: Spring–fall.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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