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Nature Rx

Holistic well-being through connection with nature

Image of gorge waterfall in fall

Fall Creek Gorge

Activities:
Hiking, Scenic Waterfalls, Wildlife Viewing
Difficulty:
Easy, Moderate, and Difficult.
Duration:
It typically takes less then an hour to explore the 0.95 miles of trails.
Distance from You:
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Campus Nature

This iconic gorge is an awe-inspiring spot to visit, and offers short hiking trails, picnic areas, a pedestrian suspension bridge, and wildlife viewing. This is one of the Cornell Botanic Gardens on-campus natural areas.

Campus Nature

This iconic gorge is an awe-inspiring spot to visit, and offers short hiking trails, picnic areas, a pedestrian suspension bridge, and wildlife viewing. This is one of the Cornell Botanic Gardens on-campus natural areas.

Highlights

Take in the visual beauty and incredible sounds of the six waterfalls of Fall Creek. Enjoy hiking on the Risley Trail that leads to a picnic area, or Horseshoe Falls Trail that leads to an overlook for a view of the 30-foot Horseshoe falls! Follow the magnificent Cayuga Trail from campus up Fall Creek. Please note, swimming is strictly prohibited, and while gorges are wonderful, they can be very dangerous. Learn more about gorge safety at gorgesafety.cornell.edu.

Entrance

Find the Risley Trail off Thurston Ave at the back side of Risley Hall, or find the Cayuga Trail by descending the stairs at Millstein Hall off University Ave.