About This Waterfall
From Pittsford village, turn onto Furnace Road and proceed for 1.4 miles. At the intersection of Furnace Road and Hitchcock Road, you'll proceed straight on Hitchcock Road (Furnace Road makes a right angle turn...be sure to stay on Hitchcock) for .8 of a mile, then turn right onto the rough gravel road leading to the Pittsford trailhead. The falls are short hike of about a quarter of a mile. There is a wooden sign at the base of the falls.Furnace Brook leaps over 3 successive cascades, totaling about 25 feet in vertical loss over a run of about 150 feet. The upper portions of the falls are obscured by encroaching branches and leaning trees, while the bottom tier is a clearly visible segmented cascade that comes to rest in a broad and shallow pool.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Steep Tiered Cascades
Best Time to Visit
Runoff
Total Height
25ft
Number of Drops
3
Run
150ft
Avg Width
30ft
Max Width
50ft
Pitch
30°
Magnitude
11.05
High Flow
50cfs
Low Flow
25cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
43.731300, -72.990000
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
Use GPS coordinates for the most accurate directions.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.