CHAUTAUQUA GORGE, NY
From: richard@West.Sun.COM (Richard M. Mathews)
CHAUTAUQUA GORGE is a very scenic site near Westfield in the westernmost
part of New York. There are several small waterfalls which are very
refreshing after hiking on a warm day. There are also small pools for
soaking or swimming a few strokes and level space along the creek for
sunbathing. Sandals are recommended as you may have to cross the creek
a number of times along the way.
Directions: From the New York State Thruway (I-90), take the Westfield
exit (No. 60). Follow state route 394 a short distance south to the
center of Westfield. Turn right onto U.S. 20. After crossing a
bridge, turn left at the first street, Chestnut Street (county road
21). Follow C.R. 21 south for about 3.3 miles and then turn left onto
Ogden Road. Follow Ogden road 1.5 miles and then turn left onto Taylor
Road (a gravel road). Follow Taylor Road a short distance to the dead
end sign where there is a small parking area on the left. A very rough
road continues down into a deep valley. Follow this until you reach the
creek, then turn left (downstream). Soon you will see a sign painted on
a rock saying "nudist area next one mile". From there, if you follow the
creek, you will pass several small waterfalls until you get to Skinny Dip
Falls.
[Original from Jeff Riddlebaugh <scridd@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov>]
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