A scenic 167 foot waterfall is the main
attraction of Chittenango Falls State Park. Glacial sculpting over 40
million year-old bedrock is responsible for this scenic feature. An
interesting variety of both plants and wildlife may be found along the
trails.
Visitors can view the falls from the top, walk the winding
trail into the gorge view the falls from the footbridge and return to the top
along the small trail on the opposite side of the gorge. Activities include
fishing, hiking and picnicking. You'll also find a nice playground at the
park. There are numerous picnic tables and grills to assist in enjoying
your picnic.
Although there are other short hiking
trails in the park, the main attraction is the waterfall. The Gorge Trail
loop hike is one mile long starting from the parking area and looping back
around from the eastern side of the gorge. There are about four miles of
hiking trails to explore in the park.
Look below for a couple of videos of this state park as well
as pictures and a map of the park.
NOTE: There is a herd path off the Creekside Trail that
wanders into private property. It seems like it is the park trail, however
there are no blue blazes. We did not find the end loop of this trail as it
shows on the map below.
Directions
From Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse: Thruway (I-90) east to Exit 34A,
I-481,
south to Fayetteville exit, NY 5 east to NY 13 south to park entrance.
From Utica & Albany: Thruway (I-90) west to exit 34, NY 13 south to park
entrance.
