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Mohawk Falls

Glen Leigh39 feet

The first waterfall you encounter on the counter-clockwise route, Mohawk Falls offers a spectacular introduction to the trail. This 39-foot cascade creates a beautiful curtain of water that flows over a rocky ledge into a serene pool below.

Key Information

Height:39 feet
Location:Glen Leigh
Difficulty:Easy
Order on trail:#1 of 21

Features

Wide cascade
Clear viewing area
Pool at base
Easy access

Viewing & Photography

Best Viewpoint

Viewing platform about 100 feet from the base

Photography Tips

Best photographed in the morning when soft light filters through the forest canopy. Use a circular polarizing filter to reduce glare on the water.

Find This Waterfall

Interactive Trail Map

Click any point for GPS coordinates and details

Glen LeighGanoga Glen
Lake Rose Trailhead
2258ft
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Beach Lake Parking
2195ft
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Murray Reynolds Falls
1516ft
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Sheldon Reynolds Falls
1517ft
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Harrison Wright Falls
1548ft
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Ozone Falls
1792ft
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B. Reynolds Falls
1668ft
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R.B. Ricketts Falls
1723ft
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Oneida Falls
2101ft
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Cayuga Glen
2142ft
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Conestoga Falls
1855ft
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Tuscarora Falls
1803ft
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Mohican Falls
2003ft
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Delaware Falls
2016ft
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Seneca Falls
2071ft
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Ricketts Glen Falls Trail
📏 Total Distance: 7.2 miles
💧 Waterfalls: 21 named falls
⏱️ Duration: 4-6 hours
⛰️ Elevation: 1,000ft change

Quick Legend

Waterfalls
Parking
Trail Junction
Viewpoint

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Moderate
Difficult
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Map Legend

Point Types

Waterfalls
Parking
Trail Junction
Viewpoint

Trail Difficulty

Easy- Well maintained paths
Moderate- Some rocky sections
Difficult- Steep & rocky terrain

How to Use This Map

Click any point to get GPS coordinates and elevation data. The trail path shows the recommended 7.2-mile loop starting from Beach Lake Parking.