Split Rock Falls Short Loop is a 1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tomkins Cove, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
There is a fee of $10 per vehicle. Fees are collected on weekdays between 6/22-9/2. For the rest of the year, fees are only collected on the weekend. Empire Passholders can get in for free. A great short loop with a beautiful waterfall. Quick initial elevation. Many intersecting trails to extend the hike if preferred. The unmarked trails are clearly visible and well traveled (see waypoints). Ample free roadside parking.
April 10, 2021Beautiful spring hike. Z dragged his leash most of the way. Plenty of water for him in the streams. 68
March 26, 2021the walk down the road to iona Preservation is not included in my recording. just walk to the end where the train tracks are and return same way. beautiful.
March 25, 2021Not clearly marked so we ended up going the wrong way and it ended up being a bit confusing but we had a good time regardless! It was still beautiful at the top.
March 2, 2021icy today
February 6, 2021January 22, 2021Lots of trees down. Hard to follow trail.
January 17, 2021January 2, 2021Pretty crowded. Second part of the loop more enjoyable. First portion partly paved. Nice waterfall halfway!
December 30, 2020Great short hike with a view. Some rocks uphill at the beginning but not too difficult.
December 29, 2020...is a little bit of a doosey but the way down is no issue. We took our own way and made it a loop. Overall a great workout and view!
December 27, 2020November 29, 2020Who doesn't like a waterfall? Well you get a few on this easy trail. We stopped here just for the hell of it with no expectations. The waters were rushing today and the falls were at their best. The trail is kinda marked but is very well groomed that you do not need trail markers. You can get right up to the water and some of the falls, it's a nice spot to relax, maybe have lunch or whatever. After crossing the bridge you can either go right on the loop to return to the road or go left to Doodles town. Not much to see there. I rate the trail as easy.
November 28, 2020Tough start, but easy after that.
October 31, 2020October 24, 2020Some rocks, paved at end.
October 9, 2020October 3, 2020Tough but fun hike. Beautiful views.
September 27, 2020Very nice and short hike! People have written that there is a rock scramble but it’s really nothing, more like a rock step pathway. Parts of the trail tend to be rocky/pebbly lots of little rocks everywhere so watch your step. The waterfall was barely there and we went on 9/24 Thursday. But it was nice to see some water on a hike. Definitely easier if you go counterclockwise on the trail and it is harder to see the blue markings but if you have the map out it’s pretty easy to follow.
September 18, 2020Hhmmm, there seems to be some confusion on this thread. This is indeed a trail, marked, and in Bear Mtn State Pk (actually about 1 mile south of Bear Mtn). Please follow my map, waypoints, and parking directions...a small portion, the first waypoint jctn off the blue path is not marked, but you can see and hear the falls!!
September 15, 2020nice uphill climb at start, beautiful view at top
September 12, 2020No trail markers whatsoever, there’s no loop from the waterfalls that makes sense, am I crazy or ????
August 15, 2020Not bad. Quite rocky. Enjoyed the first half better
August 12, 2020July 31, 2020Good sun protection. I hiked right after a thunderstorm and had good footing throughout. Didn’t run into any other people. Saw some deer, woodpeckers, rabbits, and an oriole (I think?) -there’s a lot of trash along this trail -I missed a turn near the waterfall and accidentally ended up on another trail, but found the church, reservoir, etc, and enjoyed the accidental additions.
July 19, 2020Please note that this trail is NOT IN BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. It is about 3 hours north of it. We went to Bear Mountain State Park for this trail and were told that neither these falls nor trail exist there.
