Oneonta Gorge

Sasha Smirens

Oneonta Gorge

08/17/15

Came here on a weekend in Mid-August and the place was crowded. Toddlers and dogs among many other people were tumbling over logs and each other to get over the log jam. Beware that if you have small children with you this may not be the hike for you.... However if you do you wish to stumble and test you balancing and climbing skills over the pile of logs, the challenge is well worth it! Portions of the walk to the falls are through the creek/river and it can get about chest deep during the time we went. (However it could often be deeper since we went during the summer in a drought) Also make sure to bring a swimsuit so you can swim under the falls at the very end!

5.0

Nick Vacirca

Oneonta Gorge

07/07/15

Really amazing - though as mentioned by others try to avoid peak hours and don't be afraid to do a little scrambling over the log jam.

5.0

Micah Bartel

Oneonta Gorge

06/08/15

Go during the week, as weekends (especially sunny weekends) are packed with people and it takes away from the experience a little bit

4.0

Amy Paez

Oneonta Gorge

04/19/15

Definitely wear shoes. It's very slippery throughout. I wore cross trainers with dual layered socks, and they got the job done well and dried out enough to be comfortable for a separate hike right after finishing this one. Boots would have been too heavy for me. Around the beginning with the log jams, it's more muddy and you may sink into it a bit. I'm only 5'2" and the water in the deepest part (about 3/4 of the way in) was up to my chin. I had to swim that short distance as the current was too strong for me to try to walk it when it at that depth. Most of the hike it varied between ankle and waist deep though. The water was also really cold! I almost instantly went numb. There are a few spots to try and get out of it for a moment that I utilized along the way. There's no place to change your clothes except your car. I was comfortable with quick drying material for the rest of the day. I wouldn't recommend bring kids on this one. You won't get very far with them. Teenagers should do well enough though. It was a great experience, and I'm glad I did it!

4.0

Katherine Burton

Oneonta Gorge

03/16/15

Bring electronics in waterproof bags (ziplocks are cheap decent options) as it's hard to keep things dry.

4.0

Chelli Montrose

Oneonta Gorge

03/16/15

Yes, crowded in summer but still worth braving the crowds for its beauty! Gear up in winter and the treat is stunning ice on the falls!