Cascadilla Gorge is in Ithaca, running through Cornell's College Town. Despite being surrounded by roads and buildings, it still has something of a wild feel due to the depth and steepness of the gorge. There is a well maintained trail through the gorge. I only hiked the stretch from College Ave to Linn Street. I did not realize the trail continued to the east because you have to leave the gorge to cross College Ave..

There is a large fall right under College Ave. I believe this is Cascadilla Falls, which is listed at 50 feet. Just downstream is another fall of around 30 feet high. There are a couple other drops and small falls as well.

Ithaca Falls is also in Ithaca. Buttermilk Falls State Park and Lucifer Falls are a few minutes west on Route 13. Taughannock Falls is a few minutes to the north. Hector Falls, Watkins Glen, She-Qua-Ga Falls, Eagles Nest Falls, Filmore Glen, Montville Falls and probably a hundred others are within an hour's drive.

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Cascadilla Falls	The Lower Falls
A Falls Further Down

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