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Taughannock Falls

📍 Trumansburg, NY🥾 Trail length not published🎟 $10 per vehicle; Empire Pass ($80/yr) accepted for unlimited day-use entry

A 215-ft easy waterfall in a state park.

Getting there

easy215 ftDog-friendly

$10 per vehicle; Empire Pass ($80/yr) accepted for unlimited day-use entry

Our take

Entry or parking: $10 per vehicle; Empire Pass ($80/yr) accepted for unlimited day-use entry. Difficulty: easy.

Dogs allowed (usually leashed).

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring to fall is best for waterfall viewing.

Who it suits

Good for

  • an easy walk to a waterfall
  • bringing a leashed dog
  • gorge and park scenery worth the day-use fee

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Taughannock Falls?

$10 per vehicle; Empire Pass ($80/yr) accepted for unlimited day-use entry

How do I get to Taughannock Falls?

The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.

Can I bring my dog to Taughannock Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

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Quick facts

Height215 ft
TrailNot published
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permit$10 per vehicle; Empire Pass ($80/yr) accepted for unlimited day-use entry
Managing agencyNYS Parks — Taughannock Falls State Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyTompkins
RegionFinger Lakes
Official pageView source ↗

Source

parks.ny.gov

NYS Parks official park detail page, checked 2026-08-29. Note: park's swimming beach was under a Harmful Algal Bloom closure as of check date (unrelated to falls overlook access).

Checked August 2026.