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Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY

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Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park · Castile, NY

Why you should go…

The Genesee River runs through this park over three major waterfalls, between cliffs that reach as high as 600 feet in places. You can hike about 66 miles of trails, or try horseback riding, whitewater rafting, kayaking and hot air ballooning. The Glen Iris Inn overlooks Middle Falls, and the Humphrey Nature Center and the Autism Nature Trail are both inside the park. Winter brings snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

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