>>2823532It doesn't sound like Excelsior would be a good match then. I'll throw out some more ideas in the general Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley regions that are either simple trail hikes or roadside stops
>HikesIthaca: Taughannock Falls, Robert H. Treman and Buttermilk Falls State Parks. Some of the finest waterfalls in the state. The stairs at Treman give you a nice workout with a payoff at Lucifer Falls. Enfield Falls is a popular swimming spot near the park entrance. Don't miss the Upper Falls at Taughannock that gets overshadowed by the main falls. There are many great waterfalls in the city of Ithaca, too.
Fillmore Glen SP: Typical NYS setup with gorge and rim trails, with the gorge trail being the preferred option. Way less crowded than Watkins Glen though not as Instagrammable
Ludlowville Falls: Located in a town park. Decent enough view from the end of the park if you don't want to venture down to the waterfall's base and cave behind it
Keuka Lake Outlet Trail: Easy walking to Seneca Mills and Cascade Falls
Stony Brook State Park: Already mentioned itt
Sonyea State Forest: Another recommended stop after Letchworth. Small waterfalls surrounded by tall cliffs on Keshequa Creek. There are primitive campsites right next to the creek and further upland
Geneseo: Fall Brook Falls is a classic that's accessible via a paid guided tour if you don't want to trespass. Indian Fort Nature Preserve is down the road from there and has a waterfall and good fishing on the Genesee River
>RoadsideAvon: Papermill Falls, Ashantee Falls. There's a scenic bike path nearby and Five Arch Bridge is also worth a stop
Wyoming Co: Wiscoy Falls, Mills Mills Falls and Hume Falls are right near each other. Swimming is no longer allowed at Wiscoy which is a bummer
Wolcott: Wolcott Falls up near Chimney Bluffs on Lake Ontario
Lots of good falls in CNY too: Chittenango Falls, Pratt's Falls, Tinker Falls, Delphi Falls, Pixley Falls and Salmon River Falls closer to the ADK
