Large state park with a massive waterfall, hiking trails, swimming beach, and picnic areas.
1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 14886, USA
The gorge trail is flat and stroller-friendly. Bring water shoes for the toddler to splash in the shallow creek.
“Taughannock gorge trail works with a big wheel stroller and isn't too long (and very flat).”
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The gorge trail is a flat, straight walk to a massive waterfall, making it very kid-friendly and low-hazard for energetic toddlers.
“Taughannock Falls is a long straight walk to a very tall waterfall, also super kid friendly and low hazards”
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View from the overlook and walk the flat Rim Trail to the bridge behind the falls. Accessible for those with limited mobility.
“see it from the overlook and walk to the bridge behind the falls via a mostly flat portion of the Rim Trail”
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North Shore cabin features a large fireplace and waterfront access. In-season cost is $200.
“The pavillion (really a cabin) at North Shore at Taughannock. It has a huge fire place”
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Be aware of potential inappropriate behavior on the trails; one report noted a person urinating on the paved path.
“Once came upon a Cornell professor taking a piss on the path at Toughannock.”
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Features scenic hiking along a steep gorge and waterfall. You can also rent kayaks here on Cayuga Lake.
“scenic hiking along a steep gorges and waterfall, plus we did kayaking in the state park on Cayuga Lake.”
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Take the easy walk to the falls. The park also has a unique playground near the lake.
“don't miss the playground there!”
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The gorge trail is extremely easy and mostly flat, making it perfect for kids.
“Taughannock has an extremely easy hike, mostly flat”
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One of the 'big three' gorge hikes in the Ithaca area; highly recommended for scenic hiking.
“Taughannock, Treman, and Buttermilk are the big three.”
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Offers a beach with lifeguards and showers. The hike to the falls is short, flat, and shaded.
“The hike to the falls is relatively short (~3/4 mile iirc), flat, and shaded.”
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Great spot for swimming.
“Adding swimming at Trehman!”
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