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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Enfield Glen

Ithaca, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 98 2026
Enfield Glen

Enfield Glen is a narrow gorge of rock walls and stone steps, cut by a stream that drops over waterfalls. Visitors see it from rim viewpoints and walk the Gorge Trail through it, with a steep loop back along the rim.

Highlights

  • Lucifer Falls
  • Lower falls swimming pool
  • Old Mill upper area

Good to know

  • $10 entry, valid for other state parks same day
  • Lots of steps and uneven footing
  • Swimming area has lifeguards, closes early evening

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