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With the acquisition of the beautiful property and the county enthusiastic about future plans for the park, Delphi Falls could easily go from being a relatively unknown glen to a top regional attraction in a matter of years. When this will be complete is still to be determined, as well as what plans they have for the existing barn and home. The county has unveiled plans to build out a network of trails leading to overlooks of the upper falls. That’s going to change in the next few years. While the upper falls is just 360 feet upstream from the lower falls, there are currently no public trails granting access to it. The upper falls has a more boxy form, with its 52-foot cascade nearly straight down. Nutrient-rich run-off from the farmland upstream causes the cliff face under the falls to grow a bright green and orange algae, which contrasts with the surrounding grey stone and leafy surroundings, making the falls quite bold in appearance. The lower one, which cascades 65 feet down a rocky cliffside, fans out as it reaches the bottom, making the falls easily recognizable. While the conversion to a full-fledged park is still underway, it is open and visitors can still come and enjoy parts of it.ĭelphi Falls consists of two large cascades within a deeply wooded hanging valley. Thanks to a generous donation by Harold Jones, this once-private homestead has become a Madison County park. Future plans include restrooms and a lodge, but the ETA for these is TBD.Īfter being closed to the public for over a half-century, this beautiful set of large falls on the East Branch of Limestone Creek is finally open to the public-well, at least half is. The pathway to the lower falls follows ADA guidelines.Īccommodations: As of 2020, parking, a handful of picnic tables, and the one trail to the lower falls are the only offerings. Handicap Accessibility: There are two ADA parking spaces near the barn. Seasons/Hours: Year-round, from sunrise to sunset. About 4 miles north Chittenango Creek empties into Oneida Lake. In Cicero, it empties into Chittenango Creek. Limestone Creek heads north, passing through Manlius and crosses the Erie Canal at Fayetteville. It joins with Limestone Creek just west of the Falls. Waterway: East Branch of Limestone Creek, which forms about 6 miles east in the Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area. In mid-summer it tends to dry to a trickle. The upper falls is 52 ft tall rectangular-shaped cascade with a plunge mid-way down.įlow: Moderate. Size/Types: The lower falls is a 65 ft tall cascade that fans out as it drops. Trails are planned to allow access to the upper falls in the near future. Number of falls: 2 waterfalls, with one (the lower falls) currently visible from the park. Parking: The entrance to the park leads directly to the parking lot, which has room for about 20 cars. The park will be on your left after 1/3 mi. After 2/3 mi, make a right onto Cardner Rd. Pass through the hamlet of Delphi Falls and then make a left onto Delphi Falls Rd. Turn right onto Oran Delphi Rd and follow that for 7 mi. In Manlius, turn left onto E Seneca St, then a few hundred ft later turn right onto NY-92 E/Washington St. Take a slight right onto NY-5 E/NY-92 E and continue on NY-5 E for about 5 mi. Take exit 3E for NY-5 E/NY-92 E toward Fayetteville. The park will be on your left after 1/3 mi.įrom I-690 in Syracuse: Follow I-690 E and then merge onto I-481 S toward Dewitt. GPS: Lower Falls: (N 42.86392 / W 75.89926)ĭirections: From US-20: West of Cazenovia, turn south onto Oran Delphi Rd and follow that for 2.5 miles. Maps: Google Map Topographic Interactive map.
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We hope that this temporary closure will help the public reflect on the beauty of the park and be responsible going forward,” Becker continued.Location: 12 miles southeast of Syracuse town of Cazenovia Madison County New York It is important that the park and neighbors are respected and that we honor the generous donation that was given to us. “The park has been open year-round for everyone to enjoy the splendor of the falls. Have to continue to close the park including closing it for the rest of the summer,” said John M.īecker, Madison County Board of Supervisors chairman. Patrons show they can follow the rules and treat our park and neighbors with respect, we may “It is unfortunate that we need to take this step to close the park to the general public but until The county took the action because of a number of incidents involving visitors not following park rules including climbing the falls, swimming, drinking alcohol and leaving trash in the park, and failure to social distance. DELPHI FALLS, NY (WSYR-TV) - Madison County officials on Monday closed Delphi Falls Park until Monday, July 20.