Forged by huge glaciers that carved their way through the state millions of years ago, many of Central New York’s winding country roads lead to waterfalls, rivers and mountains.
With more than 3,945 hiking trails and 180 state parks to choose from, natural attractions entice residents and visitors to take a deep breath of fresh air and explore the outdoors. Few states have as wide a range of scenery and breadth of outdoor adventure options as New York. Nestled between mountain ranges and home to lakes and forest views, Central New York is known for its hiking atmosphere.
Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg is a hiking area plenty of visitors flock to. At 215 feet, it is the highest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains and offers 750 acres of scenery. Another wonder in Central New York is Tinker Falls in Tully, which is located just 22 miles from Syracuse and offers a 7.5-mile trail and a waterfall.
Rocks lay stacked at Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, New York, Oct. 9, 2021.
A hidden gem north of the Big Apple, Upstate New York presents many beautiful natural scenes. New York State offers so much more than prominent skyscrapers, and hiking all the forested grounds and endless mountain ranges will prove it. Winding roads lead to waterfalls, rivers, and mountains. These natural wonders are thanks to the giant glaciers that carved their way through the state millions of years ago.
Hiking New York is one of the most popular activities among locals. Each park and trail offers its own unique appeal, inviting guests to search for extraordinary views and see the many wonders its landscape has. With 180 state parks to choose from, there are plenty of natural attractions to entice us away from staying indoors.
(Photo by Alex Kubitza)
Water flows through Taughannock Creek at Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, New York, Oct. 9, 2021. (Photo by Alex Kubitza)
Water puddles form next to Taughannock Creek at Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, New York, Oct. 9, 2021.
A hidden gem north of the Big Apple, Upstate New York presents many beautiful natural scenes. New York State offers so much more than prominent skyscrapers, and hiking all the forested grounds and endless mountain ranges will prove it. Winding roads lead to waterfalls, rivers, and mountains. These natural wonders are thanks to the giant glaciers that carved their way through the state millions of years ago.
Hiking New York is one of the most popular activities among locals. Each park and trail offers its own unique appeal, inviting guests to search for extraordinary views and see the many wonders its landscape has. With 180 state parks to choose from, there are plenty of natural attractions to entice us away from staying indoors.
(Photo by Alex Kubitza)
The Milky Way rises over a tent on the Tinker Falls trail in Tully, New York, Oct. 2, 2021.
A hidden gem north of the Big Apple, Upstate New York presents many beautiful natural scenes. New York State offers so much more than prominent skyscrapers, and hiking all the forested grounds and endless mountain ranges will prove it. Winding roads lead to waterfalls, rivers, and mountains. These natural wonders are thanks to the giant glaciers that carved their way through the state millions of years ago.
Hiking New York is one of the most popular activities among locals. Each park and trail offers its own unique appeal, inviting guests to search for extraordinary views and see the many wonders its landscape has. With 180 state parks to choose from, there are plenty of natural attractions to entice us away from staying indoors.
(Photo by Alex Kubitza)
White Aster flowers grow along the Tinker Falls trail in Tully, New York, Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo by Alex Kubitza)
Water drops on moss-grown rock at the base of Tinker Falls on the Tinker Falls trail in Tully, New York, Sept. 25, 2021.
A hidden gem north of the Big Apple, Upstate New York presents many beautiful natural scenes. New York State offers so much more than prominent skyscrapers, and hiking all the forested grounds and endless mountain ranges will prove it. Winding roads lead to waterfalls, rivers, and mountains. These natural wonders are thanks to the giant glaciers that carved their way through the state millions of years ago.
Hiking New York is one of the most popular activities among locals. Each park and trail offers its own unique appeal, inviting guests to search for extraordinary views and see the many wonders its landscape has. With 180 state parks to choose from, there are plenty of natural attractions to entice us away from staying indoors.
(Photo by Alex Kubitza)