While you can reach Taughannock (pronounced ta-‘gan-ick) Falls by car, the more scenic route is the Black Diamond Bike Trail. The Black Diamond was a luxury train which ran between New York City and Buffalo from 1896 through 1959. It is now a shady, peaceful, 7.5 mile bike trail with a gentle slope along the old rail grade. The bike path brings you to the place where Taughannock Creek starts to descend into the gorge. Although the creek is going down, the sights are all uphill from here!
