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Letchworth Gorge Trail

This trail takes you past Letchworth's three waterfalls, around the Big Bend, and downstream from there. It's a long hike, but you don't have to follow all of it. Just pick out the parts you really want to see.

Address: 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

Directions: From I-90, follow Highway 436 from Dansville west to Portageville. The follow the signs to the main entrance.

Other Contact: Reservations (800) 456-2267

Phone: (585) 493-3600

The North End

The Genesee River winds its way northward toward Lake Ontario. At the northern end of the gorge, the walls begin to recede, and Mount Morris Dam looms ahead. This is the northern end of the park.

Address: 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

Directions: From the park entrance, simply follow Park Road northward.

Other Contact: Reservations (800) 456-2267

Phone: (585) 493-3600

Lower Falls Trail

This is a side trip off of the main trail, which takes you all the way down into the depths of the gorge. Down here, one gets a different perspective. The climb in and out is fairly steep, but not too long. It's well worth it, if you have an hour to spare.

Address: 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

Directions: From the main trail, follow the signs near the Lower Falls.

Phone: (585) 493-3600

Wolf Creek

Another nice little side trip is to Wolf Creek. This is a pleasant place with a creek and picnic grounds. From here, one can see the top of Wolf Creek Falls. A better view can be seen from one of the nearby overlooks.

Address: 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

Phone: (585) 493-3600

The Museum

Near the Visitors Center is a small museum. It's only about the size of a modest house, but has an impressive collection of historical memorabilia from the area. This is an excellent way to learn about this park, and the man who set this land aside for future generations.

Address: 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

Directions: Next to the Visitors Center.

Phone: (585) 493-3600