Niagara Gorge Trail & Hike Center
The Niagara Gorge Trail 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.
Located North of the
Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls NY.