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Buttermilk Falls State Park

Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca
Buttermilk Falls state park
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
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Finger Lakes Region
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Buttermilk Creek descends more than 500 feet in a series of cascades and rapids. A natural pool at the base of Buttermilk Falls provides swimming with the feel of an old swimming hole. Upstream, a scenic trail circles Lake Treman. The park features 5 trails that wander through a remarkable variety of landscapes. Can You Swim at Buttermilk Falls? There is a natural pool at the base of Buttermilk Falls that provides lifeguarded swimming for park visitors. View falls from the park entrance area or lower Gorge Trail. Falls view open year round. Trails open April-Oct. Accessibility note: View of the main falls from below is available from the turnaround area and a short distance from the parking area on paved surface.

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  • Accessible Car Parking Onsite: Yes
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  • Accessible Entrance: Yes
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