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

Lower Falls (Letchworth)

Near Castile, New York

Height70 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail1.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Lower Falls (Letchworth) is a 70-ft waterfall near Castile, New York, with moderate hike access (1.5 mi round trip). the third of Letchworth’s big falls, reached by a stone staircase. 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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