A shady 1-mile walk along a creek down to Buttermilk Falls. Then ride back ;-)…read more Our last nature outing on this visit (Jul 2026) was a one-mile hike along Buttermilk Creek. We got dropped off on King Road near the upper-park lot. The shady Gorge Trail off the west end of the bridge was mostly-downhill, past Heart Pond and the small Pinnacle Falls. Those were about a quarter of the way. The rest was always within hearing if not within sight of the musical stream and the sometimes-chattering birds. There was some fencing to guard you from a cliff's edge, and a couple of stone stairways to climb. The reward was the gently-sloped but raucus Buttermilk Falls. The signs warn "No Swimming", which was tempting. We planned our pickup right there, off NY-13 Elmira Road by the State Park office and parking lot. A lovely serene 1-mile walk. Another gift from Ithaca.

We stopped briefly to see the falls and there were lots of people swimming, picnicking and…read moresunbathing during our visit. It's $10 to park but we used our ticket from our earlier visit to nearby Taughannock falls to get in. We didn't explore the whole park but I'd consider coming back to do so, to walk one of the trails.

Robert H. Treman State Park was the last of the state parks in the Finger Lakes we visited a week…read moreor so when we spent the Fourth of July in the area, and it was a great way to say goodbye to the region. The park encompasses both sides of Enfield Creek and has several options to enjoy. At one end of the park is the Upper Park Entrance. This entrance has the Old Mill and access to all three hiking trails and is closer to the Lucifer Falls. (If you want to see Lucifer Falls without a hike, park at the Upper Entrance and you're not too far from Lucifer Halls - an easy flat walk to it, really.) The other end of the park is the Lower Park Entrance. It has camping areas (well used over the Fourth of July weekend when we visited - we saw tons of families enjoying the holiday weekend here), access to the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail, the Lower Falls (a waterfall with a swimming hole at the base - the swimming pool even has a diving board!), and everything else you need for a day of swimming and exploring (bathrooms with showers, picnic pavilions, etc.). We parked at the Lower Park Entrance (the lot was almost empty around 9am on a Sunday morning - even though it was a holiday weekend) and started off on the Gorge Trail, which is a 2.12 mile hike along Enfield Creek. This was probably the hardest hike we did at any of the state parks we visited over this holiday weekend (Watkins Glen, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls). It was steep. I also didn't think it had the best views for the first mile - you're not quite as close to the water or *in* the gorge as you are on some of the other Gorge Trails. But once we got down to the creek, the views were beautiful (a few small falls), and it wasn't as crowded as the other trails either. (FYI: it was buggy and humid and hot, so if the weather is hot, definitely start early.) I had read on AllTrails that the hike up to Lucifer Falls was tough, so I was a little worried. But actually I didn't find it the hardest part of the hike at all. And Lucifer Falls was absolutely the highlight of the hike and the park for us. It's a 115-foot waterfall and it sort of winds and meanders in this incredible way - different from the other falls we saw on our Finger Lakes hikes. If you're visiting the park, do not miss Lucifer Falls. We returned to the Lower Entrance on the Rim Trail, which wasn't as beautiful as the Gorge Trail, but ended up being a treat, too, for a surprising reason. The Rim Trail didn't take us back to where we had parked our car. It does take you near to the Lower Entrance, but on the South side of the Creek. So when you finish the trail, there's a sign telling you how to get back to the Lower Entrance Parking, and that way back happens to take you past the Lower Falls. So we got to see the Lower Falls - tons of people swimming and diving (with plenty of lifeguards, too). We now know to save some time for a swim at the base of the Lower Falls the next time we visit this park! There are a lot of great parks, hikes, and trails in the Finger Lakes, but I really enjoyed our visit to Robert H. Treman State Park. Lucifer Falls is special, and the park was a great way to get some exercise and get some amazing waterfall shots, too.

This was one of my least favorite places to camp because the campsites offer no privacy and have no…read morespace or trees separating you from your neighbors. If you prefer a more intimate and peaceful camping experience, this is not the place for you. There is a swimming area that has a lifeguard on duty snd many waterfalls to see. That being said, the gorge trails are fantastic and worth visiting for day hikes. The hike is not particularly challenging and is a couple miles long. The views of Lucifer falls at the end are awesome!

Absolutely beautiful park! Walking trails, ponds, fishing, picnic tables, pavilion, play ground and…read moreswings! Very peaceful and exceptionally well cared for. We stopped on a lovely evening and caught some beautiful pics near sunset.

It's a beautiful place. Small but with a great scenery. Not many shades along the trail though…read more Walking around the pond on a sunny day, you will get a LOT of sunlightq. The biggest downside of this place though is that there must be a lot of irresponsible dog owners come and visit with their Fidos. You gotta watch your step, especially when you get distracted by the scenery in front of you so beautiful... With this warning in mind, you can enjoy the place 80%.

What a fantastic place for a day hike. Would you like to spend your day in meadows filled with…read morebutterflies hiking under the forest canopy during a thunderstorm. Suddenly near rivulet streams turn into stunning waterfalls and swimming holes. Can't say enough about what I great day I had hiking here early on this week. I'd give this place a 5 star if the students didn't leave all of their trash around under the second dam. How you can just walk away leaving a bunch of empty water bottles and things in this beautiful space blows my mind. Please leave it the way that you found it or better. Untouched in the future.

First time taking this trail on this hike back in the day, I've I've come from like the street and…read morehike down I guess right before the damn and also the upper part where I mean, I dove off of like that house on top of the damn when I was 18 or something But this one follows the 6 mile creek up to the base of the dam it's kind of cool it reminds me hawaii. I used to mike in the manoa valley and kuau crater and stuff. They just have old industrial things pipes following the creek and it has just a similar feel it's kind of cool. dog friendly. I did find a tick on my dog off that i did grab so watch out it was on her fur so we managed to pick it, but it was a pretty hike with the fall foliage in the lease in the cliffs.

This was a really nice visit to a local nature center to enjoy some outdoor time. They have a large…read morearea of boardwalk trails which are wheel chair accessible and a bunch of other off boardwalk trails as well. There are some truly beautiful old trees here and I really enjoyed the old woods part of the property down the hill. It was very quiet and peaceful and the land has certainly retained it's natural beauty. I was sad the nature center was closed, I always love a good nature center. I'm glad we visited this place it has a lot to offer from trails, the nature center, local art work in the woods, a pond to enjoy the scenic views, and the peace and beauty of nature. Worth a visit for sure!

I'm new to the area, and love going on hikes with my husky. The hiking trails here are great! In…read moreearly Spring there are little streams everywhere and the trails are well maintained. There is a map at the main parking lot that makes it easy to figure out where you are going and trails are marked with paint on tree trunks. It is the perfect spot to hike for a few miles with your dog after work. So grateful this beautiful hiking area is so close to town!

A small little waterfall stop along the side of the road with a parking lot right across the…read morestreet. Found a few dead shellfish in the water but no other visible live creatures. Kids had fun throwing rocks. A nice quick stop. 5 to 10 minutes then continue on the road to see bigger waterfalls. Not much here. Stop to rest if you have time otherwise keep on driving.

A must see when near Montour Falls. Take a moment to pull over and walk up to see this majestic…read morefalls

An absolute beauty of a park to enjoy swimming and the views of the Keuka lake. They have rentals…read morefor kayaks, paddle boards & jet skis to adventure even further on the lake. Life guards on site so people can safely swim in the clear cold water. We enjoy our visit at this lake and had lunch at one of the tables they offer in the shade.

You've got to love the Finger Lakes. This waterfall is on the side of a road and there is parking…read moreacross the street. It's so pretty especially when there's a lot of water or melted ice. The biggest downside is you have to hoof it across a road that's 40 mph but very cool for pictures, quiet reflection, or just enjoying nature.

Thursday, August 13, 2020 " Aunt Sarah's" Waterfall outside of Montour Falls, NY. Tony & I was…read morethere celebrating his birthday weekend Free to visit the waterfall. There is a very small parking area due to Waterfall right beside the road. Larger parking across the street Very lovely park!