The Middle Falls of the Genesee River was definitely our favorite of the three major waterfalls on the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park as it was easily the largest and most spectacular of them all.

When water levels are lower, you can see what looks like a side profile of a face in the middle of Middle Falls. This is only visible from the direct west side of the waterfall. "Face" in the middle …

Apr 12, 2019 · Middle Falls is located just a few hundred yards downstream from Upper Falls, and Trail #1 runs directly past this waterfall. It is also adjacent to the Falls Area parking lot. A hot-air balloon floats over Middle Falls.

Nov 24, 2020 · Hidden rainbow at Middle Falls. Middle Falls has a colorful surprise if you visit on a sunny day around lunchtime or mid afternoon. Standing right by the side of the waterfall, turn to look into the canyon and through clouds of water vapor you should be able to see a bright rainbow shining deep inside the gorge.

Middle Falls – Illuminated. Stick around after dark to see the Middle Falls lit up. Sure, it’s not as big or colorful as Niagara Falls’ Illumination, but it’s well worth the wait and makes for excellent photo opportunities. Genesee Greenway View

May 1, 2024 · The Middle Falls is the largest and highest and our favorite among the three falls. Most of all it was the easiest to get to and you can easily walk along it. It is a bit over 107 feet high and 285 feet wide and has several lookouts along the Gorge Trail for different views.

The three major waterfalls are referred to as Upper, Middle and Lower Falls - the Seneca believed that the Middle Falls were so wondrous that it made the sun stop at midday. The exposed bedrock in the gorge is made of Devonian shales, limestone and sandstone.

Sep 17, 2023 · Letchworth State Park is known as the "Grand Canyon of the East" and offers stunning vistas, waterfalls, and forests in Upstate New York. Visitors can hike to the Upper Falls Scenic View and Middle Falls Lookout for breathtaking views and photo opportunities.

The Middle Falls of the Genesee River is located along the Genesee Riverway Trail, a scenic multi-use trail which runs through Rochester from Lake Ontario to the Erie Canal.

There are lots of signs warning you that various trails are closed and that the area is dangerous. It is a long way down, so be careful if you go exploring. Here is a short movie of the falls taken in January on a cold day when the water levels were high. The Upper Letchworth Falls are a short walk away. Just head towards the high railroad bridge.