Taughannock Falls is, at 215 feet, 30 feet higher than Niagara and one of the most beautiful falls in New York state. Located in Taughannock Falls State Park, the falls can be reached by hiking a short, flat, and easy trail along the bottom of the gorge. You can also try the South Rim Trail, one of two rim trails that take you away from the crowds. This 1.2-mile fairly easy Taughannock Falls Trail runs along the southern rim of the gorge on a gentle slope, with two steep staircases at the end. The views of the upper gorge are spectacular. You can combine this trail with the North Rim Trail to make a loop hike of the falls and the gorge.
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