View of the Niagara River – Great Gorge Railway Trail loop from Niagara Falls, New York

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View of the Niagara River – Great Gorge Railway Trail loop from Niagara Falls, New York

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View of the Niagara River – Great Gorge Railway Trail loop from Niagara Falls, New York

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9.61km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.20 km

View of the Niagara River

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At this point there is a playground, restaurant, parking lot and picnic areas.

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2.54 km

Whirlpool Viewpoint (Niagara River)

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Everything great. Niagara is very thoughtfully laid out and organized at the falls. I liked it very much.

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4.26 km

View of Whirlpool Rapids Bridge

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You should take these stairs, because you can't go any further down at the river.

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5.86 km

Great Gorge Railway Trail

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A fantastic, huge, beautiful natural spectacle framed by Mini Las Vegas

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6.43 km

View of Niagara Falls Skyline from Schoellkopf Power Plant Ruins

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Away from the tourist crowds towards a little nature!

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9.61 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

1.58 km

267 m

176 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

2.76 km

780 m

747 m

711 m

176 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

11°C

5°C

35 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 5, 2023,🇺🇲Von den Amerikanischen Fällen zu den Whirpools am Niagara Fluss🇺🇲

A hike from the falls to the gorge with the whirlpools is highly recommended. The great George Trail is easy to walk, well signposted and has a number of viewpoints. But watch out for the rock faces! There are often rockfalls there. The trail below the border bridge (not the rainbow bridge) is also closed. Spring 2023.

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