One of my readers recently sent me an e-mail
with images of Letchworth State Park.
When I opened the images, I realized how true
the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words” really is.
Letchworth State Park, renowned as the
"Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent
areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three
major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded
by lush forests.
It is open daily from 6am to 11pm. However, the
Park hours and facility operations are subject to change, so please check the
current hours before you go at http://nysparks.com/parks/79/hours-of-operation.aspx
or call the Visitor Center: (585) 493-3600
A visit to Letchworth Country puts you in the
heart of three of New York State's most diversified vacation regions, Finger
Lakes, Niagara Frontier and Chautauqua-Allegheny.
The Park is located 35 miles south of Rochester,
NY. Park Entrances are located at Mount Morris, Perry, Castile, Portageville,
and the Parade Grounds from Rte. 436 (see area map). The Portageville and
Parade Grounds entrances are closed in the winter months.
Vehicle Use Fee: $8.00 per car. April to mid-May and in winter the fee is collected on weekends only, and daily mid-May through October.
Please remember, Letchworth State Park is a “Carry In - Carry Out” State Park. This means that everything daily visitors bring into the park (carry in) must be taken home (carry out). This includes taking your garbage out with you.
Vehicle Use Fee: $8.00 per car. April to mid-May and in winter the fee is collected on weekends only, and daily mid-May through October.
Please remember, Letchworth State Park is a “Carry In - Carry Out” State Park. This means that everything daily visitors bring into the park (carry in) must be taken home (carry out). This includes taking your garbage out with you.
