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Buttermilk Falls Overlook – Buttermilk Falls loop from South Hill

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
New York
Tompkins County
South Hill

Buttermilk Falls Overlook – Buttermilk Falls loop from South Hill

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Buttermilk Falls Overlook – Buttermilk Falls loop from South Hill

00:59

2.98km

130m

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: October 16, 2025

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528 m

Pillar

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the Gorge Trail, the stone "Pillar" is an outcropping known, polished by years of erosion. While here, enjoy the sounds of Buttermilk Creek and the cooler shaded area on hot summer days.

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1.24 km

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" …

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1.38 km

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 …

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1.83 km

Rim Trail, Buttermilk Falls State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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2.98 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

351 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.28 km

1.20 km

191 m

172 m

140 m

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Highest point (270 m)

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