Cascadilla Gorge

Ahead of you is Cascadilla Gorge. You and your party can head up the gorge or continue on the tour to the next destination, Ithaca Falls.

Cascadilla Falls

Picturesque Cascadilla Falls is a 20ft multiple cascading fall, the first on a popular gorge trail that connects Cornell University to downtown from College Ave. to Court St. Along the way, the creek drops 400ft past nine waterfalls.

• No fee
• Dogs allowed on leash
• Swimming prohibited

Trail Info

Cascadilla Gorge Trail: 0.5mi. Many stairs. Moderate/strenuous difficulty.

Directions from Ithaca

Find the upper trailhead near the College Ave. bridge, adjacent Cornell’s Schwartz Center for Theatre Arts. The lower trail head is downtown at Cascadilla Park, near the intersection of Court St. and University Ave.