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Niagara Gorge Trailhead Building is the gateway to some of the greatest hiking,
walking and cycling trails the area has to offer. Hike, walk, run or bike along
the Robert Moses Parkway Trail, a multi-use trail that follows the Niagara Gorge
past Whirlpool State Park and Devil's Hole State Park to the Robert Moses Power
Plant and the New York Power Authority Visitor Center. Hikers
can access the Gorge Rim Trail, the Scenic Overlook Trail and the Great Gorge
Railway Trail from the Trailhead Building. Four
guided hikes are offered during the summer season. Great
Gorge Scenic Overlook Hike
Begins at the Trailhead Building and is an easy one hour hike.
Age Requirement:
None.
Fee $2.00/ each*. Upper
Great Gorge Hike
Begins
at the Trailhead Building and follows the Great Gorge Railway Trail for an easy
two-hour hike.
Age Requirement: None.
Fee $3.00/ each*. Devil's
Hole Rapids and Giant Rock
Begins at Devil's Hole State Park and is a
moderate level two-hour hike. Register at the Trailhead Building.
Age Requirement:
Ages 8 and over only.
Fee $5.00/ each*. Whirlpool
Rapids Adventure Hike
Begins at Whirlpool State Park and is a difficult
three-hour hike, including some boulder hopping.
Age Requirement: Ages 8 and
over only.
Fee $7.00/ each*. *Group
Rates Available If
you choose to hike the Niagara Gorge Trail System, be prepared. It includes steep
stairs and rocks to climb over. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Call
the Trailhead Building at (716) 278-1780 or the Niagara Region Park Interpretive
Programs Office (Monday-Friday) at (716) 745-7848 for information, times and reservations.
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