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Hector Falls is a majestic waterfall that tumbles over a large expanse of limestone and shale rock on its way to Seneca Lake. The upper third, about 50 feet of falls, is visible from the roadside of the Rt 414. The lower parts of the falls are on private property and can be seen by the public only from a boat. But, it is well worth renting a boat or joining a tour in order to see the entire massive cascade of the falls. The source of the falls is Hector Falls Creek, which drains a huge area, including parts of the nearby Finger Lakes National Forest. During a dry summer, the water flow gets reduced to a trickle, but there is always at least some water. The falls are listed as 165 feet high, but are actually a lot taller, counting all the cascades.

Schuyler County Visitors Center, 100 N. Franklin St. Watkins Glen, NY 14891, Phone: 800-607-4552

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