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    Chautauqua Gorge State Forest

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Long Point State Park - Lots of great benches on the water are tucked along the trail.

    Long Point State Park

    3.5(6 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    Very nice and well-maintained grounds. We enjoyed a pleasant walk around the park, including stops…read moreat the beach area and the marina.

    There was something very different during our visit yesterday. There were two groups of people who…read morehad no respect for our beautiful park or the people that enjoy it. One group (approximately seven people) was at the popular "point". They had all of their belongings, plastic containers, blankets, trash (including a hammock hanging between two trees) scattered in the entire area of the point - it looked like they were living there. It was a filthy mess. No one other than the people occupying the area could enjoy the spot; they had taken it over as if they owned it . The other group was out on the metal dock (north part of the peninsula). Three men had their fishing poles and other gear scattered at the end so no one else could walk there. ALL of these folks were likely illegals. They didn't understand English. I asked them if they caught any fish and wished them a good day; no one seemed to understand what I was saying. I don't care who I offend by pointing this out. If you came here from a (likely) third world country, assimilate, respect our standards and our citizens. We need don't need more deadbeat humans that don't give a crap. LPSP officials, please help?! Ps, there was a huge amount of trash at the picnic table near the north metal dock that some nasty human(s) left there. It's high time we start holding people accountable for their actions.

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    Long Point State Park - Beach House

    Beach House

    Long Point State Park - At the end of the loop trail on the point.

    At the end of the loop trail on the point.

    Long Point State Park - Chicken of the woods along the trails.

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    Chicken of the woods along the trails.

    Eternal Flame Falls - Ravine, near to falls, along frozen creek.

    Eternal Flame Falls

    4.7(66 reviews)
    53.3 mi

    Coming in the winter, did NOT know what to expect. Ok we came In mid March but it has still been…read morereally cold and snowy. I came with my son, and my parents in their 60s. They are able bodied but not fit so I had no idea what to expect. I feel like a lot of the reviews I could find through Yelp, Facebook, Reddit and all trails were very mixed. A lot of people saying it's easy, my kids can do it, current conditions are not very icy, you don't need spikes, etc. and then a lot of it's a moderate hike, if you can't easily walk up 100 stairs you should not do it, very slippery, wear spikes, etc. We all survived. Some of us slipped a little on the icy areas, one fell a few times but no injuries. There are a lot of railings and tree bark to hold onto near the icy or technical areas. I would recommend spikes if it's icy to get a better grip. My son and I are probably beginner to intermediate hikers. For us this was a moderate hike. For an avid hiker this would be an easy hike. Strictly talking in icy, wet, snowy conditions. During dry weather I assume it's much easier. Still very doable if you are not super active as my parents are not. It was a really cool sight at the end and very beautiful scenery with all the snow. We actually had a great time and I was really worried about not being prepared enough and someone getting hurt which wasn't the case thankfully

    Short hike. Takes maybe an hour or so max to get to the flame and back. Four stars because we had…read morethree dogs and a baby - I wasn't aware that there would be fallen trees I had to shimmy over or under with an infant strapped to me. Rocks are wet so be ready for shoes to be wet and things to get slippery. Worth it though!

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    Eternal Flame Falls - The flame that stays lit!

    The flame that stays lit!

    Eternal Flame Falls - Flame from distance.

    Flame from distance.

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    Chautauqua Gorge State Forest - hiking - Updated August 2026

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