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The Devil's Hole Trail offers a moderately challenging hike within Devil's Hole State Park. The rail trail follows the route of a former trolley line built in the Niagara Gorge in 1895. Railroad service ended in 1935 after a rockslide severely damaged the route.
About the Route
The wooded, unpaved pathway is just over a mile one way and includes a spectacular overlook of the Devil's Hole Rapids. Note that to access the trail, you will climb down a stone staircase into the gorge. Unlike most rail trails, the Devil's Hole Trail is not open to biking
Connections
The Great Gorge Railway Trail and the Niagara Scenic Parkway Trail are located nearby and accessible from the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center.
The Devil's Hole Trail runs between Whirlpool State Park (Niagara Falls) and Devil's Hole State Park, 5986 NY 104 (Niagara Falls), where parking is available.
Please see TrailLink Map for detailed directions.
It's good trail to complement the other trails. Also, beautiful view.
" This trail is rich with historical signifigance and natural splendor. I was dissapointed when I didn't find any pictures of this trail in my search for more information.
This trail is a well kept secret in the Niagara Falls and Buffalo area. It is never crowded and offers some of the best fishing in Western New York.
The only drawback is the recent appearence of the Niagara River Jet Boat tour. While trying to observe the natural force of the rapids peacefully, a large, loud, jetboat appears carrying about fiftty screaming people and one tour guide with a megaphone desroying the solitude and the beauty, of an otherwise fantastic trail. Thankfully, this problem only exists for the summer months.
Please come down and see this remarkable trail and pick up a beer can on your way out, thanks for reading."
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