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Upper Carpenter Falls

Cayuga County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
90 ft (27.4 m)
Location
Cayuga County, New York
Access status
Accessible DEC boardwalk to a falls platform; stairs to the base
The walk
About 600 feet on the boardwalk to the viewing platform
Ground & access
Accessible boardwalk to the platform; steep stone stairs to the base. Stay on designated trails.
NYSDEC: Carpenter Falls Unique Area

Upper Carpenter Falls is on Bear Swamp Creek in the DEC Carpenter Falls Unique Area near Skaneateles Lake, Town of Niles. From the parking area, follow the wheelchair-accessible elevated boardwalk west to an observation platform overlooking the falls. Near the platform, stone stairs lead down the steep ravine to a viewing area at the base of the upper falls. Return the same way. A 0.59-mile trail continues downstream to the lower falls and connects to the Bahar Preserve.

Plan your visit

DEC paved parking on Appletree Point Road at Carver Road, then the boardwalk to the observation platform, with stone stairs to the base

DEC gives the boardwalk to the viewing platform as approximately 600 feet. NYFalls reaches a viewing spot in about a tenth of a mile.

Accessible boardwalk to the platform; steep stone stairs to the base. Stay on designated trails.

Where to start

Paved DEC parking area on Appletree Point Road near Carver Road, 0.5 miles from NY 41A. Roadside parking is prohibited. Seasonal portable toilet.

Timing & water

No swimming or bathing. Dogs must be restrained. Snowshoeing is permitted on the trails.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Cayuga County, New York.

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