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Updated July 2026

Pratt's Falls

Onondaga County, New York — about 137 ft, taller than most.

A 137-foot ribbon cascade in a narrow wooded gorge at Pratt's Falls County Park near Manlius, where water bounces continuously over jagged limestone edges. A short 0.6-mile trail with steps and railings descends to the base.

Height
137 ft
Type
Cascade
Access
Short Hike
Trail
0.6 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
spring
Land manager
Onondaga County Parks
Watercourse
West Branch Limestone Creek tributary

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Onondaga County Parks for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pratt's Falls drops about 137 feet. That makes it the 130th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 81% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Pratt's Falls Trail reaches it about 0.6 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Manlius. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Onondaga County Parks for closures and current conditions.

spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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