Chittenango Falls
Madison County, New York
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 167 ft (51 m)
- Location
- Madison County, New York
- The walk
- Gorge descent and return on the opposite side
- Ground & access
- Winding trail into and out of the gorge; precise surface and stair count unknown.
Photo credit
Photo: ZeWrestler, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsDescend to the footbridge for the falls view, then return on the opposite side.
Plan your visit
Gorge footbridge circuit
No numeric length for this circuit was verified.
Winding trail into and out of the gorge; precise surface and stair count unknown.
Where to start
Use the park entrance at 5241 Gorge Road, Route 13, Cazenovia. Specific trailhead parking position is unverified.
Timing & water
Park open sunrise to sunset year-round with restrictions. Call the park for current gorge access.
Before you go
Pay-station vehicle fees apply. The page still displays the 2025 $5/car schedule; the current amount and collection dates are unconfirmed.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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Delphi Falls UpperCounty park trail and parking documented52 ft (15.8 m) · Madison County, NY8.5 miS
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Chippewa FallsPartial guide: parking and the exact falls location are unknown; land below the falls is privateCortland County, NY19 miS