How do you get to Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca)?

It's near Ithaca, New York — short walk, about 0.5 miles round trip.

Roamward

Short walk

Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca)

Q: When is the best time to see Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca)?

Spring–fall. a long cascade tumbling into a swimming hole at the trailhead.

Near Ithaca, New York

Height165 ft

AccessShort walk

Trail0.5 mi round trip

Best seasonSpring–fall

a long cascade tumbling into a swimming hole at the trailhead.

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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.

Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca)

Plan it. Then take it on the road.