New York

New York

Letchworth State Park

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Established
1907
Acreage
14,427 · 14,427 acres along a 17-mile stretch of the Genesee River gorge
Location
Livingston and Wyoming Counties, NY (western New York)
Key features
Three major waterfalls on the Genesee River (Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls — Middle is 107 ft); cliffs up to 600 ft; Glen Iris Inn; William Pryor Letchworth Museum; Humphrey Nature Center
Activities
Hiking (66 miles of trails), whitewater rafting, kayaking, swimming, hot-air ballooning, biking, horseback riding, camping, cabin stays
Notable
Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the East"; the original 1,000 acres were donated by industrialist William Pryor Letchworth to prevent commercial development of the gorge

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Source: en.wikipedia.org · 2026-05-08