🌲 State Park
🥾 Moderate
⚠️ Steep stairs
🐕 Dogs allowed
The Devil's Hole
A stone staircase down to the Devil's Hole Rapids, next to the Power Vista. Locals just call it The Devil's Hole. Officially it is now the Devil's Hole Area of Niagara Falls State Park.
Highlights
- Overlooks the Devil's Hole Rapids
- A semicircular notch carved by an ancient waterfall that drained part of Glacial Lake Tonawanda
- Site of the Devil's Hole Massacre on September 14, 1763
- Next to the NYPA Niagara Power Vista and the Castellani Art Museum
- One of the most popular fishing spots in the gorge
🥾 Trails
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Devil's Hole Trail
Down the Devil's Hole stone staircase to the bottom of the gorge, with views of the rapids and the gorge rock layers. Runs along the lower gorge toward the Whirlpool Stairs.
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Niagara Gorge Rim Trail
EasyEasy walk along the top of the gorge.
Know before you go
- Where to start
- Main entrance on the Robert Moses (Niagara Scenic) Parkway. The stone staircase starts near the parking area.
- ⚠️ Safety
- Steep stone stairs, uneven ground, roots and boulder scrambles. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
The climb back up is strenuous. Bring at least 1 liter of water per 2 hours.
Lower trails run beside sheer drops with no barriers.
Swimming or entering the water is strictly prohibited, with heavy fines.
Finish in daylight. The gorge gets dark earlier than the rim.