2021 Road trip: New York: Taughannock Falls State Park

Near Ithaca in Trumansburg (Finger Lakes Region).

On Cayuga Lake, the park is home to Taughannock Falls, the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi. With a drop of 214 feet, it’s 33 feet higher than Niagara Falls.

Hikes: from AllTrails

Taughannock North Rim Trail and South Rim Trail Loop – 2.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ithaca. Features a waterfall and is rated moderate.
Taughannock Falls via Gorge Trail – 1.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back located near Jacksonville, NY. Features a lake and good for all skill levels.
Taughannock Falls via North Rim and Gorge Trail – 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back located near Trumansburg. Features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.