Devils Hole to Whirlpool Loop Tour
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Schedule:
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Daily May 1—October 31
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Time:
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9:30am – 12:30pm (3 hours)
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Distance:
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5 Miles
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Difficulty:
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Can be challenging due to staircase climb
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Park:
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Devils Hole State Park parking lot off Lewiston Road
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Meet:
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Across from restroom near entrance to stone staircase.
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Price:
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$45 per adult 18+ / $39 Children 12-18 years old
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Tour Size:
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Up to 8 people from different parties. Min. 2 people per party.
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Dogs:
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$10 per dog. One dog per adult hiker. Dog must be between
25-100lbs have all vaccines and always kept on leash.
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Our most popular tour for views of the rapids!
Experience the power of the Class 5 rapids from the rim of the Niagara River Gorge. Along the way you’ll learn about Devils Hole and other historical facts about the river and gorge. This hike takes you 400+ steps down into the gorge via a stone staircase. The lower trail once carried tourists by train. This trail leads to the famous Whirlpool, where we stop to admire the twists and churns of the rapids, see jet boats nagivate the water, take photos, and enjoy some free time for independent exploration. From there we will take a stone staircase 400+ steps back to the gorge rim (this can be strenuous, but we can stop several times). Once we reach the gorge rim, we will view the powerful and mighty Whirlpool rapids from the top of the gorge. We will hike back along the top of the gorge to our original meeting spot at Devils Hole State Park. While the trail is mostly smooth, this hike does have some very narrow single-file sections. We may need to alter this tour due to rock slides. Also note the upper and lower rim trails can get muddy after heavy rains.
Power Plant Ruins Loop Tour
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Schedule:
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Daily May 1—October 31
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Time:
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1:30pm – 4:00pm (2.5 hours)
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Distance:
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3.5 Miles
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Difficulty:
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Some large rocks and narrow trails
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Park:
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Parking lot at the corner of Ontario Ave and Whirlpool Street
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Meet:
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Park benches next to stone wall of old bridge
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Price:
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$40 per adult / $35 Children 12-18 years old
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Tour Size:
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Up to 8 people from different parties. Min. 2 people per party.
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Dogs:
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$10 per dog. One dog per adult hiker. Dog must be between
25-100lbs have all vaccines and always kept on leash.
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Lots of cool strange stuff on this tour.
Take the new stone staircase 425 steps down to the lower Niagara River Gorge and below the Whirlpool Bridge. From there we will
hike along the Niagara River where you’ll discover some interesting items related to the Niagara Gorge railtrail. You’ll also come across some mystery items that your tour guide has not yet figured out. We will arrive at the old Schoellkopf Power Plant ruins where you can spend some time learning about the power plant and exploring on your own. This hike includes an elevator ride to the top of the gorge to avoid the typical 400+ steps back up. The hike continues along the rim of the Niagara River with great views of the river and gorge. We’ll stop at all the best locations for fabulous photos. We’ll make our way back to our original meeting spot. Note: The trail gets narrow, overgrown and rocky in some locations. Part of the trail could be challenging for older adults, young children or smaller dogs.
Artpark Gorge Tail Loop
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Schedule:
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Monday—Friday May 1 -October 31
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Time:
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10:00am – 1:00pm (3 hours)
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Distance:
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3.5 Miles
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Difficulty:
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Moderate with some gains in elevation.
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Park:
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Artpark 450 S. 4th St Lewiston NY (Lot D)
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Meet:
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Bench in courtyard near flagpoles / across from restrooms.
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Price:
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$45 per adult / $39 Children 12-18 years old
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Tour Size:
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Up to 8 people from different parties. Min. 2 people per party.
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Dogs:
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$10 per dog. One dog per adult hiker. Dog must be between
25-100lbs have all vaccines and always kept on leash.
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Fun hike for music and art lovers.
Artpark is located along the lower Niagara River in Lewiston, NY. It is primarily known as Western New York’s largest concert
venue with an indoor theater and amphitheater. The location of Artpark is drenched in history. We’ll spend some time exploring
the historic significance surrounding Artpark, interesting art installations and the concert venue. From there we’ll take a three-mile
round trip hike from Artpark along the lower Niagara River gorge and under the Lewiston / Queenstown Bridge that crosses
into Canada. Along the hike your guide will tell you some interesting stories about US Border Patrol, Artpark concerts and cool
places to check out in the festive and fun Village of Lewiston – including free museums, historical art installments, hip locally
owned shops, etc. We also suggest dining and bar options in Lewiston to best suit your foodie desires and vacation budget.