The paved pathways that line this central area of the canal in Medina village are ♿️ accessible. You can view the hidden falls from this partially rough (in some portions), though ♿️ do-able, concrete path. The Glen that "hides" the falls can be accessed by fishermen & able-bodied persons by climbing down a wood ladder (not town approved, at your own risk) into the wild-woodsy paths in the lower glen to reach the bottom of the falls. This village canal area is a popular daily walking, bicycling location with locals & has restaurants & other businesses within walking distance surrounding it and picnic tables scattered throughout the village canal area. In summer season, there are also rental water bikes, boards, canoes, etc...
Read moreGoogle maps gave me the wrong direction to get to the waterfalls. I got to see the waterfall from the road above. I wonder if there is a way to see the waterfalls from the banks of the river. I walked alongside the Erie canal and Marveled at the distance that the water in the canal travels, it was an interesting experience to see water as a transportation mean when it is in the canal and it running wild as a natural scenic phenomenon of...
Read moreMedina Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the village of Medina, New York. The water in the creek goes under the Erie Canal in an aqueduct before the water goes over the falls. There is a decent size canal towpath to take to view the falls. Admission is free to enter. The one unfortunate aspect is that the water and area surrounding the falls has been quite dirty in the past. People need to be responsible for...
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