Upper Falls - Letchworth State Park, New York - Waterfalls on Waymarking.com

The Upper Falls in Letchworth State Park is 70 feet high, has a curving horseshoe-shaped crest that is roughly 300 feet wide, and faces northeast. A substantial portion of the crest is overhung or nearly vertical.

In the late 1870's an attempt was made by the railroad to slow the upstream retreat of the Falls by placing concrete within the curve of the horseshoe. In times of low water, you may be able to see this concrete. Just 400 feet upstream of the Upper Falls is the Erie Railroad High Bridge. This 675-foot long bridge stands 234 feet above the Genesee River. The original bridge was a timber structure built in 1852, which was destroyed by fire in 1875. The iron bridge we see today is an improved version of the bridge that was built after the 1875 fire.

Type: Cascade Watercourse: Genesee River Waterfall Height: 70 Seasonality: Perennial Seasons of Best Flow: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008 Viewpoint: Middle Path Up and Down: Full Walk Behind: Not at all Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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