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Niagara Falls Scenic Route.
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Niagara Falls Scenic Route.

Length2.6 mi
Elev. Gain75.4 ft
Est. Steps6000
Trail
Restrooms
Parking
Places to sit
Wheelchair friendly
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Created by dsantosjr25

Niagara Falls Scenic Route. Introduction

Niagara Falls Scenic Route. is a 2.6 mile (6,000-step) route located near Niagara Falls, New York, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 75.4 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Nice scenic trail on the American side of the Niagara Falls.. Fun

Attractions Near Niagara Falls Scenic Route.

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American Falls

Landform
The American Falls is the second-largest of the three waterfalls that together are known as Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada–U.S. border. Unlike the much larger Horseshoe Falls, of which approximately 90% is in Ontario, Canada and 10% in the U.S. state of New York, the American Falls is entirely within the United States.

Prospect Point Observation Tower

Tourist Attraction
The Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as the Niagara Falls Observation Tower) is a tower in Niagara Falls, New York, United States just east of the American Falls.

Cataract House

Place
The Cataract House was a hotel in the neighborhood of Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls, New York. The hotel was established in 1825 but destroyed by fire in 1945. It was a major stop on the Underground Railroad and it was the largest hotel in Niagara Falls. The hotel's name infers to large and powerful waterfall next to property.

Chilton Avenue–Orchard Parkway Historic District

Place
Chilton Avenue–Orchard Parkway Historic District is a national historic district in Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It encompasses 103 contributing buildings in a residential district built up between about 1899 and 1941. The dominant architectural styles are Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Bungalow / American Craftsman.

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

Building
The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, also known as the Schoellkopf Geological Museum, is on the American side of Niagara Falls within Niagara Falls State Park and the city of Niagara Falls, New York. It opened in 1971. Its role is to showcase the natural history of the Falls and the Niagara Gorge via the ancient rock layers and minerals.

Schoellkopf Power Station

Place
The Schoellkopf Power Station was built on land owned by Jacob F. Schoellkopf above the Niagara Gorge near the American Falls, 1,600 feet (490 m) downriver from Rainbow Bridge. Understanding the growing need for electricity and the role of harnessing the Falls, Schoellkopf purchased the land for the hydraulic canal on May 1, 1877 for $71,000.

Whitney Mansion (Niagara Falls, New York)

Place
Whitney Mansion is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is a two-story Greek Revival stone structure built in 1849 by the son of General Parkhurst Whitney, a village founder and owner of the Cataract House and The Eagle Tavern. The structure features a two-story pedimented porch with four heavy Ionic columns.

Holley-Rankine House

Place
Holley-Rankine House is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is a two-and-a-half-story Gothic Revival cottage built about 1855 by prominent local resident George Washington Holley (1810–1897). After his death it became the home of William B. Rankine (1858–1905), who was largely responsible for constructing the Adams Power Plant.

Michigan Central Railway Bridge

Place
The Michigan Central Railway Bridge is an out-of-service steel arch bridge spanning the Niagara Gorge between Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York. The bridge is owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, which purchased the single track structure in 1990. The Canadian corridor and bridge are owned by the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge

Place
The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge stood from 1855 to 1897 across the Niagara River and was the world's first working railway suspension bridge. It spanned 825 feet (251 m) and stood 2.5 miles (4.0 km) downstream of Niagara Falls, where it connected Niagara Falls, Ontario to Niagara Falls, New York.
Last updated: Aug 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

2.6 mi

Elev. Gain

75.4 ft

Est. Steps

6000
Created by
dsantosjr25
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