Chittenango Falls Hike
Waterfall | New York
1.1 mi loop
Chittenango Falls Hike at a Glance
The Chittenango Falls hike via the Gorge Trail is 1.1 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 790 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Gorge Trail |
| Distance | 1.1 mi loop |
Your time: about 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 210 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.1 mi distance for this hike is verified (world-of-waterfalls.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Chittenango Falls
Chittenango Falls is a waterfall in New York, on land managed by Chittenango Falls State Park (NYS Parks).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Gorge Trail: 1.1 miles as a loop, from Chittenango Falls State Park day-use parking lot. Distance from world-of-waterfalls.com.
Before You Go
- The daily vehicle fee is $5 per car. (parks.ny.gov)
- Up to two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. (parks.ny.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Chittenango Falls State Park (NYS Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Chittenango Falls?
The Gorge Trail to Chittenango Falls is 1.1 miles as a loop.
Where does the Chittenango Falls hike start?
It starts from Chittenango Falls State Park day-use parking lot.
Is there a fee to hike to Chittenango Falls?
The daily vehicle fee is $5 per car.
Are dogs allowed on the Chittenango Falls trail?
Up to two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Chittenango Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- world-of-waterfalls.com
- Distance
- world-of-waterfalls.com
- Falls location
- geo.mytopo.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Chittenango Falls.