Gorge Trail — photo spot in 112 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Gorge Trail
Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls offers dramatic cascades, narrow sandstone gorges, mossy ledges and tiered waterfalls — ideal for long exposures and intimate nature details. Best visited at golden hour or after light rain for richer colors and fuller flows. Trail includes steep stairs and slick rock; wear grippy shoes. Parking at the main lot on E Buttermilk Falls Rd (state park day-use fees may apply). Weekday mornings are quieter; winter brings striking ice formations but can be hazardous.
Gorge Trail
Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls offers dramatic cascades, narrow sandstone gorges, mossy ledges and tiered waterfalls — ideal for long exposures and intimate nature details. Best visited at golden hour or after light rain for richer colors and fuller flows. Trail includes steep stairs and slick rock; wear grippy shoes. Parking at the main lot on E Buttermilk Falls Rd (state park day-use fees may apply). Weekday mornings are quieter; winter brings striking ice formations but can be hazardous.