Eternal Flame Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Eternal Flame Falls

Near Orchard Park, New York

Height35 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail1.4 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Eternal Flame Falls is a 35-ft waterfall near Orchard Park, New York, with moderate hike access (1.4 mi round trip). a natural-gas flame flickers in a grotto behind the falls. 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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