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Views of Taughannock Falls are available from two trails. The 0.75-mile-long (1.21 km) Gorge Trail leads to a viewing area at the base of the falls [ 23 ] and also passes by Lower Falls. The 1.5-mile (2.4 km) North Rim Trail and 1.2-mile (1.9 km) South Rim Trail can be connected to form a loop hike which offers views of Upper Falls.
Taughannock Falls' main cataract is a 215-foot drop (66 m), [2] making it 33 feet (10 m) taller than Niagara Falls. It is the tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The waterfall is located along the creek, which flows through a long gorge with cliffs up to 400 feet (120 m) high.
The waterfalls of North Carolina, U.S., are a prominent feature of the geography of the Piedmont and mountain regions of the state, as well as a major focus of tourism and outdoor recreation. Many of these falls are located in state parks , national forests , wildlife management areas, and other public lands, as well as private property.
Taughannock Falls State Park is located in Ulysses. Ulysses is a town located in northwest Tompkins County, New York, U.S. The population was 4,940 at the 2020 census. [2] The town was named after the hero of the Odyssey. The Town of Ulysses is northwest of the city of Ithaca and is in the northwest part of Tompkins County.
The 30-foot Silver Run Falls pours into another mountain swimming hole, with a similarly short, easy trail leading to the area. More: WNC city voted among 10 Best Small Towns in the South: Here's why
The height of the falls is given as 200 feet (61 m) in Kevin Adams' book, North Carolina Waterfalls [21] and 250 feet (76 m) by NCWaterfalls.com. [22] However, Google Earth gives a height (based on the elevation of the water at the top of the falls and the elevation of the plunge pool at the bottom of the falls) of 137 feet (42 m).
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Southern Highroads Trail near Franklin, NC Town along the Trail The Southern Highroads Trail is a 364-mile-long (586 km) loop of scenic and historic highways in the Southeastern United States . The driving trail traverses 14 counties, four states, and four national forests , providing sightseers and passersby an array of culinary, hotel ...