Enjoy a Day of Hiking and Waterfall Viewing
Spend a fall Saturday visiting three waterfalls in Central New York with short hikes of about 1 mile at each location included. Hikes are optional. Since they are short, non-hikers can stay to enjoy the waterfalls and parks while others hike. All three areas have handicap accessibility to view the falls. Guests are welcome. Include your guest numbers when you sign up.
First, We’ll visit Tinker Falls at the Labrador Hollow Unique Area and the boardwalk by the pond. The 1,483-acre Labrador Hollow Unique Area is well known for its hiking trails and fishing in addition to the waterfall.
Then, we’ll drive to Delphi Falls near Fabius where we’ll eat a picnic lunch. Bring your own and something to share, if you wish.
Delphi Falls was purchased by Madison County in 2018. In 2022, accessible parking spaces and restrooms, new trails, overlooks of the falls, and a multipurpose building for events were added.
Finally, we’ll head over to Pratt’s Falls near Manlius. The park's most popular attraction is the scenic trail leading to the beautiful 137 ft. waterfall. Formed by retreating glaciers, it was the site of Onondaga County's first mill operation in 1796. A $2 parking fee is listed online, which I believe is seasonal. We did not have to pay on Labor Day weekend.
Last stop before heading home will be Onco Fermentations in Tully for beer and food, unless you prefer to head home.
Where to Meet: In the McDonald's parking lot in Whitney Point at 9:30 a.m. From there we can carpool and caravan. It's about 45 minutes to the first stop, Labrador Hollow Unique Area and Tinker Falls.
Maps and directions will be emailed a day before the trip to those who are signed up. Some copies will be available that morning.
Links for more information on the locations we'll visit.
Labrador Hollow Unique Area
Pratt’s Falls Parkand map
Onco Fermentations
Note: Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 4.
Activity organizer is Ingrid Jordak and co-leader is Eileen Hanrahan.
