Outdoors & nature · hiking

Buttermilk Falls State Park

State park with scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, and natural swimming areas.

4.7 (6077 Google reviews)$Ages 3+Outdoor
  • hiking
  • nature
  • waterfall
  • swimming

106 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 3-10 📍 Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park

The pond loop trail is easier for small children than the lower park trails.

“upper buttermilk falls park is lovely with a nice trail loop around pond that's easier for small kiddos”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 3 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Buttermilk Falls State Park

You can see the falls from the main entrance parking lot without needing to hike.

“Buttermilk Falls you can see from the main entrance without even getting out of your car.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 1 upvotes

Insider tip all 📍 Buttermilk Falls State Park

The gorge is a dark, steep microclimate that stays much cooler than other outdoor spots.

“Being dark steep gorges they will be much cooler than most outdoor places”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 1 upvotes

📍 Buttermilk Falls State Park

Great spot for swimming in the summer.

“swimming at Buttermilk and Treman”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 3 upvotes

📍 Buttermilk Falls State Park

One of the 'big three' gorge hikes in the Ithaca area; highly recommended for scenic hiking.

“Taughannock, Treman, and Buttermilk are the big three.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 3 upvotes

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