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Tinker Falls

Cortland County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
50 ft (15.2 m)
Location
Cortland County, New York
Access status
DEC accessible trail to a partial view; steep stone stairs beyond
The walk
0.25 mile one way on the accessible trail
Ground & access
Wide, firm compacted stone trail with a gentle grade for 0.25 mile (wheelchair accessible), then steep stone stairs and slippery rock.
CNY Hiking: Tinker Falls
Tinker Falls, NY
Tinker Falls, NY
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Tinker Falls is a 50-foot waterfall over a rock amphitheater above a 30-foot rocky cascade, in DEC's Labrador Hollow Unique Area. From Tully, take NY 80 east to NY 91 south. The large parking area is on the west side of NY 91, south of Labrador Crossing Road; a second lot is about 300 feet further south. The trail starts at the kiosk across the road, where there is accessible parking. The wide, gently graded trail follows Tinker Falls Creek for 0.25 mile to a partial view of the falls. The trail then crosses the creek and climbs steep stone stairs, built in 2014, that pass behind the falls and lead up to the North Country Trail near the top. The rocks are very slippery.

Plan your visit

Tinker Falls parking area on NY 91 in Labrador Hollow Unique Area, Tinker Falls Trail across the road to the end of the accessible section, then stone stairs to the falls

DEC lists the Tinker Falls Trail as 0.25 mile one way. CNY Hiking says the accessible trail ends at 0.25 miles from the kiosk with a partial view, and the trail continues across the creek and up steep stone stairs.

Wide, firm compacted stone trail with a gentle grade for 0.25 mile (wheelchair accessible), then steep stone stairs and slippery rock.

Where to start

Large lot on the west side of NY 91; accessible parking on the east side at the trail start; a second lot about 300 feet south. Do not park on the shoulders of NY 91. If full, park at the Labrador Pond lot off Labrador Crossing Road and hike the Skyline Trail, about two miles one way.

Timing & water

Best in spring thaw and after heavy rain; the falls can be low in late summer.

Before you go

Free (NYS DEC). Open year-round.

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

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Cortland County, New York.

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