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This page is part of the Letchworth
State Park profile.
| Waterfall | Best seen from... | Height/Type/Flow | Location/Map |
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Abutment Falls (St. Helena Falls Area) |
On the west side: From the St. Helena Picnic Area, take the Gorge Trail (Trail 1) down to the river bank. You can also take the St. Helena Trail (13) to where it meets with 1. 4 ribbon falls (the St. Helena Falls) are visible across the gorge. Check the map for the locations of each of the falls. | 50' high ribbon cascade / Very low flow - Visit after heavy rain, but not in spring when the dam backs up water flooding the valley and the trail. | N 42.62215 / W 77.98237 |
| Bubbling Tiers Falls | On the east side: From the Genesee Greenway (Trail 7) about 1.8 miles in from the entrance to the trail at the Parade Grounds. South of the Upper Falls near Portageville. | 40' high ribbon in 3 drops / Low flow | N 42.56922 / W 78.04493 |
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Canoe Shower
Falls (St. Helena Falls Area) |
On the west side: From the St. Helena Picnic Area, take the Gorge Trail (Trail 1) down to the river bank. You can also take the St. Helena Trail (13) to where it meets with 1. 4 ribbon falls (the St. Helena Falls) are visible across the gorge. Check the map for the locations of each of the falls. | 40' high ribbon cascade / Very low flow - Visit after heavy rain, but not in spring when the dam backs up water flooding the valley and the trail. | N 42.61315 / W 77.98795 |
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Cinderella
Cascade (The 3 Sisters Area) |
On the west side: from the Big Bend overlook to the Archery Field overlook on The Gorge Trail (1). The 4th of 5 cascades as you head south. | 500' high cascade / Low flow | N 42.60279 / W 78.03074 |
| Craspey Clay Falls | On the east side: From the Highbanks recreation area on the Highbanks trail (2) looking across the Hog's Back Curve on the same side of the gorge. | 500' high plunge and cascade / Very low flow, visit after heavy rain. | N 42.72498 / W 77.92650 |
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Crucifix Cascade (St. Helena Falls Area) |
On the west side: From the St. Helena Picnic Area, take the Gorge Trail (Trail 1) down to the river bank. You can also take the St. Helena Trail (13) to where it meets with 1. 4 ribbon falls (the St. Helena Falls) are visible across the gorge. Check the map for the locations of each of the falls. | 70' high ribbon cascade / Very low flow - Visit after heavy rain, but not in spring when the dam backs up water flooding the valley and the trail. | N 42.61650 / W 77.98435 |
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| Waterfall | Best seen from... | Height/Type/Flow | Location/Map |
| Deh-ga-wa-nus Falls |
On the east
side:
From the Genesee
Greenway (Trail 7) about 1 mile in from the entrance to the
trail at the Parade Grounds. This falls meets the Upper
Falls on the west side. On the west side: Adjacent to the Upper Falls on the viewing path south of the Glen Iris Inn (Trail 1). You will walk over the creek on the way towards the railroad bridge. This falls is on the side of the trail towards the river, Shadow Cascade in on the opposite side of the trail. |
15' high cascade / Low flow | N 42.57909 / W 78.04945 |
| Deh-ga-ya-soh Falls | On the east side: From the Genesee Greenway (Trail 7) about a half mile from the trail entrance at the Parade Grounds. Walking south on trail 7 towards Middle Falls, this falls is seen after Inspiration Falls/point) and is easily identifiable by the bridge above its crest. | 150' in a series of plunges and cascades / Consistent high flow | N 42.58566 / W 78.04015 |
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Denton Brook
Cascade (The 3 Sisters Area) |
On the east side: from the Big Bend overlook to the Archery Field overlook on The Gorge Trail (1). The last of 5 cascades as you head south. | 500' high cascade / Low flow | N 42.60045 / W 78.03010 |
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Detour Cliff
Cascade |
On the east side:
Follow Smokey Hollow Trail (15) as it loops down
into the gorge. Any trailhead on 15 will do. As it loops
lower in to the gorge (1.5 miles), it offers a great view of
this and Horse Tail Falls Which are across the gorge. Big
Flats Trail (17) will also lead to 15. Also visible in spring from Smokey Hollow Overlook (located at the southern trailhead to 15) , when the leaves are not crowding the trees. |
100' high cascade / Very low flow - Visit after heavy rain, but not in spring when the dam backs up water flooding the valley and the trail. | N 42.66429 / W 77.95757 |
| Waterfall | Best seen from... | Height/Type/Flow | Location/Map |
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Dish Creek Falls (St. Helena Falls Area) |
See Canoe Shower Falls | ||
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Eldest Stepsister
Cascade (The 3 Sisters Area) |
On the west side: from the Big Bend overlook to the Archery Field overlook on The Gorge Trail (1). The second of 5 cascades as you head south. | 500' high cascade / Low flow | N 42.60393 / W 78.03044 |
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Horsetail Falls |
On the east side:
Follow Smokey Hollow Trail (15) as it loops down
into the gorge. Any trailhead on 15 will do. As it loops
lower in to the gorge (1.5 miles), it offers a great view of
this and Detour Cliff Cascade Which are across the gorge.
Big Flats Trail (17) will also lead to 15. Also visible in spring from Smokey Hollow Overlook (located at the southern trailhead to 15) , when the leaves are not crowding the trees. |
130' high horsetail falls / Very low flow - Visit after heavy rain, but not in spring when the dam backs up water flooding the valley and the trail. | N 42.67376 / W 77.94920 |
| Inspiration Falls | On the east side: From the Genesee Greenway (Trail 7) about a quarter mile from the trail entrance at the Parade Grounds. Across the gorge from Inspiration Point. |
350' horsetail
cascade / Flows only during/after heavy rain. |
N 42.58789 W 78.03477 |
| Lower Genesee Falls |
On the west side:
Take the Parade Grounds Entrance to the Portage
trail (6) to 6A, which is the footbridge that crosses the
river just downstream of the falls. 6A leads to the Gorge
trail on the other side, which also offers excellent views. On the east side: The Gorge Trail (1) leading to 6A (foot bridge). |
70' cascade / Consistent high flow | N 42.58551 / W 78.02001 |
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| Waterfall | Best seen from... | Height/Type/Flow | Location/Map |
| Middle Genesee Falls |
On the west side:
From Inspiration Point (Trail 1); adjacent to the
falls on the viewing path near the Glen Iris Inn (Trail 1) On the east side: From the Genesee Greenway (Trail 7) upon approaching the falls (about a half mile from the trail entrance at the Parade Grounds). |
107' cascade / Consistent flow | N 42.58301 / W 78.04241 |
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Paddler's Falls (Tea Table area) |
See Wolf Creek Falls | ||
| Paul Rock Cascade | On the east side: From the Parade Grounds Entrance, proceed to the Footbridge Trail (trail 6A). Within a few minutes of walking downhill you will cross Bogs Brook and reach the crest of the falls. Viewing is from the crest only. | 35' high segmented cascade in 3 drops (12, 10 and 6') / Consistent low- medium flow | N 42.58567 / W 78.01259 |
| Shadow Cascade | On the west side: On the Gorge Trail (1), just past Upper Falls, look to the right as you pass over De-ge-wa-nus Creek. The upper and wooded portion of De-ge-wa-nus Falls | 15' high cascade / Low flow | N 42.579580 / W 78.05127 |
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Stepmother
Cascade (The 3 Sisters Area) |
On the west side: from the Big Bend overlook to the Archery Field overlook on The Gorge Trail (1). The first of 5 cascades as you head south. | 470' high cascade / Low-Medium flow | N 42.60503 / W 78.02979 |
| Timber Tunnel | On the east side: Just past the upper falls on the Genesee Greenway (Trail 7). | 90'' high cascade / Low-Medium flow | N 42.57486 / W 78.05155 |
| Upper Genesee Falls |
On the west side:
from Inspiration Point (Trail 1); adjacent to the falls near
the picnic area south of the Glen Iris Inn (Trail 1).
On the east side: Just above the falls on the Genesee Greenway (Trail 7). |
70' horseshoe cascade / Consistent high flow | N 42.57849 / W 78.04880 |
| Wee Water Willy | On the west side: At the Middle Falls viewing platform (below the Glen Iris Inn) at the crest of middle falls. (Trail 1) look towards the cliffs on the same side, just below the trail that winds below the Inn; | 115' high horsetail | N 42.58364 / W 78.04311 |
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Wolf Creek Falls (Tea Table area) |
On the west side:
From the Tea Table Picnic Area over look (look to the right
to see the lower portion; From the Wolf Creek Picnic Area
and the Gorge Trail (trail 1) surrounding it. The whole falls
cannot be seen from the trails or viewing areas. Alternative
views can be obtained by rafting the river. The bottom
portion is known as Paddler's Falls as it can be seen from
the river. On the east side: Another possible viewing location is from an outcropping on the Big Bend (10) and Trillium (10A) trails on the east side. |
225' high segmented cascade in 4 parts / high flow in spring, consistent medium flow rest of the year. | N 42.61453 / W 78.01159 |
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Wriggling Waters (St. Helena Falls Area) |
On the west side: From the St. Helena Picnic Area, take the Gorge Trail (Trail 1) down to the river bank. You can also take the St. Helena Trail (13) to where it meets with 1. 4 ribbon falls (the St. Helena Falls) are visible across the gorge. Check the map for the locations of each of the falls. | 60' high ribbon cascade / Very low flow - Visit after heavy rain, but not in spring when the dam backs up water flooding the valley and the trail. | N 42.61931 / W 77.98293 |
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Youngest
Stepsister Cascade (The 3 Sisters Area) |
On the west side: from the Big Bend overlook to the Archery Field overlook on The Gorge Trail (1). The third of 5 cascades as you head south. | 500' high cascade / Low flow | N 42.60340 W 78.03073 |
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