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Across a verdant lawn is a foaming and frothy waterfall with a deep pool and dammed swimming area below.

Upon entering the park, newcomers quickly see why. Located on the southern edge of Ithaca, Buttermilk Falls is a wildly popular spot for tourists and local residents, especially during the height of summer. Photo: Tom Reimers Buttermilk Falls State Park Walking behind it is possible if you are brave and agile enough to climb the steep, stone staircase set into the crumbly shale. The cavern behind Tinker Falls is 100 feet wide, 30 feet deep and 30 feet high. Over time, the crumbly shale beneath the crest of the waterfall and behind it washes away leaving an undercut capstone, a deep crevice behind, and an impressive waterfall. Tinker Falls is a stunning example of a “hanging” falls. The universally accessible, quarter-mile path to Tinker Falls is arguably the most popular destination in Labrador Hollow. Photo: Chris Ray Tinker Falls and Labrador Hollow Unique Area Ambitious hikers can continue along the trail to Buttermilk Falls State Park to the east and Robert H. The Finger Lakes Land Trust’s Lick Brook Gorge preserve hosts a popular stretch of the Finger Lakes Trail that runs along the gorge. The effects of these glaciers can be seen in the multiple waterfalls that splash down along Lick Brook on its journey to Cayuga Lake, including one that is nearly 140 feet tall. Put these Finger Lakes waterfalls on your summer to-do list: Photo: Chris Ray Lick Brook Gorgeĭuring the last ice age, glaciers thousands of feet thick blanketed much of northern North America, sculpting the beautiful topography of the Finger Lakes region. Our well-traveled staff here at the Finger Lakes Land Trust helped us list our favorite waterfalls including famous spots and lesser-known gems. Visitors flock to famous spots like Taughannock Falls, with a vertical drop that beats Niagara Falls, and the breathtaking cascades at Watkins Glen State Park. Waterfalling in the region’s iconic gorges is a quintessential Finger Lakes experience, right up there with wine tasting and lazy summers on the water ( see the best paddling spots!). Top Finger Lakes Waterfalls – Secret Spots and Famous Falls