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Lucifer Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 115 ft high | New York
2.2 mi one way
675 ft
Moderate
Lucifer Falls Hike at a Glance
The Lucifer Falls hike via the Gorge Trail is 2.2 mi one way with 675 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 115 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Gorge Trail |
| Distance | 2.2 mi one way |
| Elevation gain | 675 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 610 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2.2 mi distance and 675 ft of gain for this hike are verified (hikingproject.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Lucifer Falls
Lucifer Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 115 feet high, on land managed by Robert H. Treman State Park (NYS Parks). Its height is from parks.ny.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Gorge Trail: 2.2 miles one way with about 675 feet of elevation gain, from Robert H. Treman State Park lower entrance. Distance from hikingproject.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- The vehicle fee is $10 per car. (parks.ny.gov)
- Up to two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. (parks.ny.gov)
- Swimming is allowed only in the lifeguarded area. (parks.ny.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Robert H. Treman State Park (NYS Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Lucifer Falls?
The Gorge Trail to Lucifer Falls is 2.2 miles one way with about 675 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Lucifer Falls hike start?
It starts from Robert H. Treman State Park lower entrance.
How tall is Lucifer Falls?
Lucifer Falls is about 115 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Lucifer Falls?
The vehicle fee is $10 per car.
Are dogs allowed on the Lucifer Falls trail?
Up to two pets are allowed in campsites and 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 Lucifer Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikingproject.com
- Distance
- hikingproject.com
- Falls height
- parks.ny.gov
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.