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Buttermilk Falls – Buttermilk Falls Overlook loop from Buttermilk Falls State Park

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Buttermilk Falls – Buttermilk Falls Overlook loop from Buttermilk Falls State Park

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Buttermilk Falls – Buttermilk Falls Overlook loop from Buttermilk Falls State Park

01:01

3.14km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Parking

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708 m

Buttermilk Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Buttermilk Falls State Park is a state park in Ithaca Township, New York, United States. The park covers 811 acres. The foundation for the park, like that of nearby Robert H. Treman State Park, was laid by Robert and Laura Treman in 1924.

Address: 112 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day

Telephone number: +1 607-273-5761

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Buttermilk Falls Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buttermilk Falls Overlook is easily accessible via a set of stone stairs resembling those found in a home, making the descent smooth and simple. A wooden sign labeled "Falls Overlook" marks the spot, offering views close to the water. The overlook brings hikers to the middle section of the falls, where the soothing sound of cascading water can be enjoyed.

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2.02 km

Rim Trail, Buttermilk Falls State Park

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The Rim Trail, just about a mile long, leads visitors to breathtaking views of Buttermilk Creek as it drops 600 feet through a gorge on the eastern slope of the Cayuga Valley, at the southern edge of Ithaca. This trail is one of six featured in Buttermilk Falls State Park. The interconnected trail system has an earth surface marked with blue blazes. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful anytime.

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2.14 km

Rim Trail

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3.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.76 km

874 m

456 m

Surfaces

1.01 km

703 m

673 m

642 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Buttermilk Falls – Buttermilk Falls Overlook loop from Buttermilk Falls State Park

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Rim Trail, Buttermilk Falls State Park

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