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1,932 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:21:35
Avg time
172 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
885 ft
Altitude max
713 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
8.9%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
1,736 ft
Distance climb
157 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:21:35
Avg time

Upper Gorge Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Robert H. Treman State Park
    Ithaca, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #2284 in Hiking [+]
    • #6350 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #27 in Hiking · New York State [+]
    • #206 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A continuation of the Gorge Trail through Enfield Glen allows visitors to experience more cascading waterfalls, as Enfield Creek cascades toward the Cayuga Inlet. The Upper Gorge Trail is the shortest route from the Upper Park Trailhead to Lucifer Falls. Considered a moderate hike due to several impressive sets of stone staircases and elevation change. The Lucifer Falls Overlook features a spectacular view of Enfield Creek cascading 115 feet down the gorge. Other viewpoints along the trail allow a look nearly a mile-and-a-half toward the lower gorge. The Upper Gorge Trail links with the Gorge and Rim Trails offering an opportunity for a loop hike.

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CanyonStairsViewsWaterfall

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Gorge Trail located?
      Upper Gorge Trail is located in Robert H. Treman State Park, Ithaca, New York, United States. It is part of the Robert H. Treman State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.40093, -76.582.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Gorge Trail?
      Upper Gorge Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Gorge Trail?
      Upper Gorge Trail has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 885 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Gorge Trail a point to point trail?
      Upper Gorge Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Gorge Trail?
      Upper Gorge Trail is 1,932 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Gorge Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Gorge Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Gorge Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Gorge Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Gorge Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to hike Upper Gorge Trail. The trail is 1,932 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Gorge Trail?
      Upper Gorge Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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