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Rapids High Hiking Trail (Cliff Base)
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Niagara Falls, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rapids High Hiking Trail (Cliff Base)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Rapids High Hiking Trail (Cliff Base)
If you are the type that likes hiking through trees, brush, rocks, and nature in general, then you much check the Rapids High Hiking Trail, that is a long the cliff base of the Niagara Gorge. The view is absolutely spectacular.
beautiful trail along the Niagara gorge above the most intense rapids below. Whirlpool State park is just to the north and the trail south extends down to the Falls.
A good hiking to try near to the Niagara’s Falls NY. The trail is not so easy it’s a long way with rocks, but its worth each moment and effort.
Plan your run at Rapids High Hiking Trail (Cliff Base)
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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