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Upper Falls

Wyoming County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Wyoming County, New York
Access status
State park overlook near the Portageville entrance; vehicle fee
The walk
A minute or two from the Upper Falls parking lot
Ground & access
Short, easy walk from the lot to the overlook. The Gorge Trail beyond has some inclines and exposed rocks and roots.
Flashpacking America: How to get to Upper Falls of Letchworth State Park

Upper Falls is the first of the three main Genesee River waterfalls in Letchworth State Park, flowing directly under the railroad bridge. Enter at the Portageville entrance, which State Parks lists for the Middle and Upper Falls area, and follow signs for Upper Falls. The lot on the right as you face the river is closer to Upper Falls. From there it is a minute or two on foot to the overlook. You can continue on the Gorge Trail along the river to Middle Falls.

Plan your visit

Portageville (south) entrance, signed Upper Falls parking area, short walk to the Upper Falls overlook

Flashpacking America says it is a short walk of a minute or two from the Upper Falls lot. NYFalls gives about 1.8 miles on the Gorge Trail from Upper Falls to Lower Falls for those walking all three.

Short, easy walk from the lot to the overlook. The Gorge Trail beyond has some inclines and exposed rocks and roots.

Where to start

Upper Falls parking area off the park road near the Portageville entrance. NYFalls says three large lots at the south end serve the Upper and Middle Falls.

Timing & water

State Parks lists the park as open year-round, 6 am to 11 pm daily.

Before you go

State Parks lists a $10 vehicle entrance fee, collected 9 am to 5 pm daily during the main season. An Empire Pass is accepted.

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

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Wyoming County, New York.

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