There are 3 state parks on the US side of Niagara Falls which are worth a visit: Niagara Falls State Park, Whirlpool State Park and Devil’s Hole State Park.
Whirlpool State Park and Devil’s Hole State Park can be accessed from the Niagara Gorge Trailhead Centre which is situated on the Robert Moses Parkway about 1 mile (1-2 kms) from the Falls. The Centre is the gateway to some of the best hiking in the area and offers beautiful views from both the rim trail and the gorge.
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| View of Niagara River and hydroelectric plant from rim trail |
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| View of the niagara whirlpool from the rim trail |
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| Stairs leading from rim trail to gorge trail |
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| Cave of the Evil Spirits,Devil's Hole State Park |
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| Devil's Hole State Park Trail
Devil’s Hole State Park is a 42 acre park which is situated on the American
side of the Niagara River right next to Whirlpool State Park. The two parks are
linked together by the gorge trail which spans several miles. The park can also
be accessed from an entrance off the Robert Moses Parkway where there is ample
parking. A 300 ft steep winding staircase comprised of roughly 400 steps leads
down into the gorge. Once in the gorge the trail leads to a unique geological
formation called Cave of the Evil Spirits which is a 4 ft tall by 30 feet deep
fissue in a large block of dolostone.
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| Whirlpool State Park
Whirlpool State Park offers amazing views of the famous Whirlpool and Whirlpool
Rapids. You will be completely mesmorised by The Niagara Whirlpool with its
125ft deep swirling waters which is a result of a dramatic turn in the flow of
the river. This is an extremely dangerous and turbulent stretch of the Niagara
River which is located downstream from the Niagara Falls. The narrow canyon
walls force a massive amount of water through a smaller space resulting in Class
V whitewater. For those seeking adventure, the only way to really get up close
to the whirlpool is by going on the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour. The Whirlpool
adjacent shoreline can also be accessed from the Canadian side via the Niagara Glen Reserve which features some more hiking trails that have nice views of
the turbulent rapids. The park is accessed via a steep staircase which is
overgrown with weeds from the Gorge Rim Trail. From the Gorge Rim Trail you will
get great views of the Whirlpool and the Spanish Aero Car which takes passengers
250 feet above the whirlpool.
For more information visit the following related links.
New York State Parks:Devil's Hole State Park New York State Parks:Whirlpool State Park Niagara Falls State Park.com NYFalls.com-Whirlpool State Park NYFalls.com-Devil's Hole State Park |
