A 167-foot waterfall in a wooded gorge at Chittenango Falls State Park near Cazenovia.
Chittenango Falls drops about 167 feet through a wooded gorge at Chittenango Falls State Park in Madison County, near Cazenovia. New York State Parks describes a loop route that winds down into the gorge, crosses a footbridge below the falls for a close view, and climbs back out along a trail on the opposite side - a short, self-contained hike rather than a long backcountry approach. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
A vehicle day-use fee of $5 applies during the collection season, roughly late May through early September, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; an Empire Pass covering all state parks is also accepted, and a bus fee of $35 applies separately. The park office, open weekdays, can confirm current conditions, and a downloadable trail map plus an Avenza digital map are available through the park's website for navigating the gorge trail and footbridge crossing. Leashed or crated pets are permitted in day-use areas, up to two per visitor.
Know before you go
Chittenango Falls State Park, 5241 Gorge Rd (NY Route 13), Cazenovia, Madison County.
Open sunrise to sunset year-round; vehicle fee collected roughly late May-early September, 7am-7pm. Check official alerts before visiting.
Gorge loop trail with a footbridge below the falls; exact mileage not published on the official page - see the downloadable trail map.
$5 per vehicle during the fee season; $35 bus fee; Empire Pass accepted.
Park lists accessible facilities; verify gorge-trail terrain and footbridge access for specific needs before visiting.
2026-10-12. Conditions and requirements can change; confirm with the land manager before travelling.
Sources & further reading
- New York State Parks — Chittenango Falls State Park ↗
- New York State Parks — Chittenango Falls, Maps ↗
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ↗
This is a researched visitor guide, not a claim that our editors have personally visited. Trail conditions, permits, and access can change.
