Plunge
Taughannock Falls — 215ft Plunge in New York
Taughannock Falls is a 215-foot plunge waterfall in Tompkins County, New York, reached by an easy walk over 1.9 miles.
215 ft (65.5 m)1.9 mi · easy
Best season
summer
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed
Permit
Not required
County
Tompkins County
Trail beta
Use the rim or gorge trail inside Taughannock Falls State Park; parking fee required.
Photography tip
Calm summer mornings let you bring a polarizer so the plunge pool below Taughannock Falls stays saturated even in bright light.
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