Lucifer Falls

Tompkins County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Tompkins County, New York
Access status: State park trail and parking documented; gorge trail closes in winter
The walk: Short walk from the Old Mill; the full Gorge Trail is 1.5 miles
Ground & access: Stone paths and several steep stone staircases, slippery when wet; over 500 feet of elevation change on the full Gorge Trail.

New York State Parks: Robert H. Treman State Park

Lucifer Falls, NY
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Park at the upper entrance by the Old Mill on Enfield Falls Road. Cross the small stone bridge at the far end of the lot and follow the Gorge Trail through the narrow rocky section of Enfield Glen to the top of the 115-foot Lucifer Falls. A stone staircase beside the falls descends to its base. For a short loop, cross the wooden bridge below the falls and return to the upper entrance on the Rim Trail, which passes the Lucifer Falls Overlook.

Plan your visit

Robert H. Treman State Park upper entrance (Old Mill) on Enfield Falls Road, Gorge Trail down the gorge to Lucifer Falls

Ithaca Trails gives 1.5 miles for the whole Gorge Trail. From the upper entrance, Lucifer Falls is in the first part of the trail; no separate distance is given.

Stone paths and several steep stone staircases, slippery when wet; over 500 feet of elevation change on the full Gorge Trail.

Where to start

Upper entrance lot at the Old Mill, Enfield Falls Road (smaller than the lower lot). Restrooms in the Old Mill.

Timing & water

Park open year-round, dawn to dusk. The Gorge Trail closes in winter. For current conditions call the park office at 607-273-3440.

Before you go

New York State park. Vehicle entry fees are collected from April to mid November.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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