The Lower Falls is the southernmost of Letchworth State Park's three major waterfalls on the Genesee River, with an historic stone footbridge crossing the gorge just below it. It is reached via the Gorge Trail and a stairway descent.
Its 70 ft drop is taller than about 54% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
The falls are fed by Genesee River. It lies in Livingston, New York. The site is on public land managed by NY State Parks (Letchworth State Park).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Reaching it takes a moderate walk, so budget time and pack water before you set out. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3 miles round trip. The nearest town is Mount Morris.
When to go: Spring and fall. Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
