Outdoors NearbyUpper Carpenter Falls
Upper Carpenter Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 8 miles from Moravia. On the map it is about 295 feet (90 m) high. Nearby you can also see Lower Carpenter Falls.
| Location | Near Moravia, New York Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Carpenter Falls Parking Area, about 0.2 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Upper Carpenter Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 295 ft (90 m) |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Lower Carpenter Falls near Moravia · 1 mi Directions
- Bucktail Falls near Nedrow · 5 mi Directions
- Fellows Falls near Nedrow · 9 mi Directions
- Guppy Falls near Skaneateles · 11 mi · trailhead 0.3 mi Directions
- Marcellus Falls near Marcellus · 13 mi Directions
- Tinker Falls 164 ft · near Homer · 16 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Upper Carpenter Falls?
In New York, about 8 miles from Moravia, at 42.8118, -76.3431. The route ends as close as roads get; in New York that can still mean a hike.
Where does the hike to Upper Carpenter Falls start?
The closest trail parking on the map is Carpenter Falls Parking Area, about 0.2 miles from Upper Carpenter Falls in a straight line. Check the trail map for the real hiking distance to Upper Carpenter Falls.
How tall is Upper Carpenter Falls?
About 295 feet (90 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Upper Carpenter Falls?
Lower Carpenter Falls (1 mi), Bucktail Falls (5 mi), Fellows Falls (9 mi) and Guppy Falls (11 mi).