Delphi Falls Upper
Madison County, New York
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 52 ft (15.8 m)
- Location
- Madison County, New York
- Access status
- County park trail and parking documented
- The walk
- Rim Trail about 1/3 mile
- Ground & access
- Rim Trail is described as challenging. The lower falls path follows ADA guidelines.

Delphi Falls County Park has two waterfalls on Limestone Creek. From the parking lot at the park entrance, take the Rim Trail, a challenging 1/3-mile trail with three viewpoints over the upper and lower falls. A separate lower falls trail passes Cascades Hall to a view of the lower falls. The park is open from sunrise to sunset with a carry-in, carry-out policy.
Plan your visit
Delphi Falls County Park, 2006 Cardner Road, Rim Trail to the upper falls overlooks
Madison County Tourism describes the Rim Trail as a challenging 1/3-mile trail with three views of the upper and lower falls.
Rim Trail is described as challenging. The lower falls path follows ADA guidelines.
Where to start
Park lot at the entrance, 2006 Cardner Road, Cazenovia, room for about 20 cars. From Delphi Falls Road, turn right on Cardner Road; the park is on the left after 1/3 mile.
Timing & water
Open sunrise to sunset, year-round per NYFalls.
Before you go
Madison County park. NYFalls lists admission as free. Pets on leash only.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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