Enjoyable experience hiking the trails down closer to the aggressive flow of white water. Tons of shade to rest in during a hot, sunny day. The trails descent quite low and require an ascent back up so be aware of proper foot wear required and bring fluids.

Devils Hole is a pretty cool place! The amount of stairs youll have to walk down and back up is a hike itself, but theyre all in the woods, and part of the nice experience. Theres a pretty cool cave you can enter here, and a pretty nice walk overall. It is potentially hazardous, as in there is some pretty tall falls that would end pretty badly, but as long as youre even somewhat cautious youll be fine. Less athletic people should definitely bring water as the whirlpool, you pretty much have to climb over rocks to get to it and lots of inclines, basically, its pretty tiring and needing of water to comfortably compete. Beautiful place though!

Incredible where the water meets the rock. Beautiful scenes as Mother Nature intended

Beautiful place, great view if all you do is stay at the top.But if you have the strength and stamina to take the stairs, you will be well rewarded by going all the way to the bottom to take in the view River side. There are 2 hydroelectric power plants, one on theAmerican side, the Devils hole hydroelectric power generation station and one on the Canadian side,The Sir Adam Beck hydroelectric power generation station. But what I likeThe best of this spot is the history associated with the area. Please take your time to enjoy not only nature and the view, but also the history.

Plenty of parking. Awesome trails. You can stay up high and do the easier trails or go for a challenge and descend down to the lower Niagara River where youll be right at the water level. This path is the one I usually take. Its more of a challenge but once youre down there its beautiful, peaceful and I love it more every time I go.

Extremely Underrated. Stunning place offering scenic views and a moderate hike down to the water and back up.

Amazing!! Whirlpool trail was a tad more interesting with rock formations etc. So make sure you do both!

This was another most breath taking place i have ever visited. It was such a spiritual experience for my soulmate and I. We took every moment in each breath, each heart beat . Memories that will last in the after life. #blessed

Great trail run !! 1.2 Miles down north stairs to next set of stairs on way to whirlpool. Full run out and stairs back up attached.

The best place to walk and see the mighty Niagara River. These were taken on the lower trails.

We went on a whim while driving back to the falls from the fort and SO glad we did. We plan on coming back to fully hike the area ASAP

Words cannot describe how beautiful the Niagara Gorge is in the fall!

This is both beautiful and terrifying. The strength in that current of water is not to be taken lightly. Beautiful nature and history reign over this area with the Seneca natives who were dominant of the land allowed pale face men to exchange, travel and trade en route. Its a great hike and run for both beginners and experts for there are two different levels of hiking for anyone to try.

Great place for a walk on the trail, also quite a few people fishing in the safe spots alone the shore

Liked it, but . . . . this us one of those parks that is so busy, has so many other visitors that it detracts from what would have been a wonderful visit without several hundred other people sharing your nature experience.Get there early in the am or expect a crowd.

Great views from top rim trail, but then the steps bring you down to the river edge and then the sound of the raging river and views of the various rapids and incredible eddying currents of the Niagara River make this my new go to for fall hiking and leaf viewing.

Amazing and Absolutely Beautiful! Great Hike!

It is not the fanciest looking park - and the bathroom needs some serious work...But the view of the river and the rapids is amazing and the trail walk (or run) up to the Whirlpool Park is amazing looking down into the gorge.There is also a rough staircase that goes down to the gorge - presently closed for repairs - that is far from easy but worth the effort when it is open. There is another set of stairs at Whirlpool that you can use now and make a great loop when both are open.* Stay away from the very edge of the river - it will surge up and down significantly - dont make poor life choices down in the gorge

What a gorgeous place. Great view of the Niagara River from the upper trail, and beautiful hiking right by the river on the lower trail. The hiking is really only strenuous in the beginning and end - lots of stairs to get down and back up from the lower trail. Other than that, I would call it a moderate hike. It is mostly shaded, and doesnt have a ton of bugs either (we went in the afternoon in the middle of July, so i was pleasantly surprised). All in all, a really good day of beautiful hiking for my family.

So relaxing really feel in touch with nature and such a sense of history. My dog Riley loves to lead me here one of her favorite places.

Beautiful hike along the river. Be prepared to climb a bunch of stairs down to the trail from the parking lot if you want to get close to the water. There are also trails at the top of the gorge that are less intense and have amazing sunset views.

Blue water makes whirlpool and view from the top is amazing.

I rate this High because the view is breathtaking however if you take the stairs to the bottom you better make sure you go to the restroom first cuz theres no restroom down there add remember dont walk too far on the bottom because you have to make your way back up and it is a long walk up those stairs I give it two thumbs up

We enjoyed our time here. The hike was moderate- but there were many dogs and age ranges there as well. When you go make sure to remember which staircase you come down- we started at Whirlpool State Park and accident missed our staircase back up and ended up at Devils Hole State Park!

Amazing place. Too many people to be covid conscious. Best to experience when a virus is not upon us.

Amazing trails. Very easy to navigate. They saw moderate skill and at times thats being generous. Lots of stairs, so youll feel the burn. Other than that decent amount of parking. Plan a half day or more to actually enjoy it. Use the bathroom before hand as I didnt are any public bathrooms.

Its a nice view, it gets narrow after going down the stairs. Wouldnt recommend for kids and watch for the non-poisonous, seen two but heard many. But its worth the walk and exercise.

Beautiful place! Be sure to wear good shoes and take water to drink. Lots of steep stairs but defiantly worth the walk.

Took a hike this past weekend, and it was so beautiful!!! We came from Toronto, and after passing through to Lewiston NY border, our GPS was directing us to something that looked like a power plant? It was hard to find the start point of the trail but we asked some locals and they directed us in the the right direction. In any case, it was really beautiful. A lot of stairs, going up and down. But once you you’re at the gorge, it was beautiful. The water was so blue and a lot of nice trees. At some point the trail gets really dangerously narrow. I was wearing my regular running shoes, it’s probably in your best interest to get proper hiking shoes to prevent slipping. Going down the stairs at the beginning of the trail was a bit dangerous as there was no railing or giant rocks protection, and it was pretty steep, and the rocks on the trail makes it difficult to walk. Other than that it’s so worth it!!!

It’s a walk and a climb. Exhausting but very satisfying. My 9 year old and 11 year old girls loved the way down and not so much the way up, but at the end it was worth it. I suggest good shoes and water!

378 steps down to Devils Hole. What a lovely trail. Well maintained. But do watch your step. Some tree roots and some boulders that you will need to navigate around. Due to potential erosion and safety concerns you are asked to stay on the trail and can be fined for failure to comply. Pretty walk. Loved it. Looking forward to exploring more around the Niagara Fall state park area.

If you can handle the utter boredom of the stairs, youll be in for quite a view. You can go right next to the water, especially if you go right past the signs telling you to turn around. Its a stunning display of the power of nature, as long as you dont mind all the teenage girls trying to look artsy for their Instagram or whatever.

Great hike if you like exerting yourself very steep trail to the bottom of the gorge with a nice over view at the top I suggest everyone check it out

Best hiking experience in newyork state. Superb. Must visit when you visit niagara falls.10 mins drive from niagara falls.

The best walking, hiking and biking trails in the area... and great climbing trees for the kids.

Great trail, but lots of stairs. Some of the trail was too narrow where I didnt feel comfortable taking my 5 year old. But she made it up and down the stairs better than I did! Stairs are narrow and uneven, so be careful. Stone picnic tables near the bottom. Also, stairs at the beginning of the trail are closed. You can only access through the Whirlpool trail.

Beautiful views and great place to explore. A lot of stairs! Great workout though.

Devils hole was closed, they were doing construction. But you can walk a few trails...

Gorgeous! If planning a trip to Niagara and you have the time, definitely work in a visit to Devils Hole State Park. Gorgeous! The adventurous can hike the gorge trail, the super adventurous can go in/through the cave, the rim trail is great for the mobility challenged.

Awesome, expansive trails, great for hiking, amazing views of the Niagra river, I was surprised how close you could get to the water. Be careful tho bc it can be tiring and a little sketchy at some parts, be prepared.

Awesome hike along the river

A very beautiful park. the water looked so clear and was a beautiful color, the trails were nice to walk on. i would definitely come here if youre considering it.

Fantastic hike.. Absolutely beautiful. Could hike there everyday..

Simply a great place to visit!Spent the day down on the mighty Niagra, fishing, meeting people and just enjoying the day in a very clean area where I met some really great people.

Beautiful time of year to hike; love the fall colors and the well kept trails

Great experience if youve never been!

Awesome stretch of the Niagara river that has plenty of scenic views.

Nice walk, wide easy path along the Niagara whitewater and whirlpool.

The recent repairs to the steps and the trail work in general is just great. Many thanks to all involved.

Devils Hole is a little slice of heaven. The trail isnt too difficult and the views and sounds are amazing. You can walk as much or as little as you desire. At every turn you are met with rushing water and dense trees.I highly recommend visiting Devils Hole.

This sacred nature preserve will awaken and heal you. Get out and see our Earth Mother.

It was amazing. The entire experience was a blast. Be prepared to sweat and make sure to bring a big bottle of water. It is very humid and gets worse the further you go. But the sights made the whole thing absolutely worth it.

Had a great time here we walked to the bottom then to the devils hole and walked to the Whirlpool winch was a long hike then up to the road and walked back around 2 miles to the car but had a great time with great views of the Niagara River the dam and the Whirlpool. I would like to see the trail get marked better and alot of the steps are crumbled. definitely need to be in shape to take this hike there is no easy way to get back up.

This was a nice and enjoyable hike but if you try to go down those stairs going up is gonna be a challenge

Beautiful Site! Be prepared to climb a lot of stairs.

I love devils hole. Its having very beautiful sceneries. Good place to hiking, but little dangerous to vulnerable persons because more rocks are slippery while hiking.

LOVE going here. I take the walk down along the gorge trail to the whirlpool at least once a year, even coming from 7 hours away now that Ive moved out of Western NY State.

Awesome place to hike. Bring hiking boots, plenty of water and some snacks. We walked about 5.5 miles but we got off the trail a bit as well. Lots of stairs down and feels like more coming back up.

Fun hike... A part of Niagara Falls that you dont get to see on a traditional visit.

Awesome hike. Just be prepared. Take water with.

Great views and an amazing hiking experience. There are plenty of stairs, probably close to 1000 of them so be prepared and remember you gotta come back up too. I have bad knees and they felt it after we were done the trip DOWN and the hike along the water so I wasnt looking forward to the climb back up. Made a day out of it and loved it.

Great place for a beautiful walk - especially nice on a hot day. Some of the stairs need repair so watch your step if you head down towards the water.

Great place to visit during a trip. Great excercise going down the many steps and a beutiful view the whole way.

Very cool, the walk down to the hole is long but very pretty.

Lovely walk with great views of the gorge. Pity more people dont wear masks when so busy.

The stairs can be alot but totally worth it. Plus the hike to the whirlpool is only a mile just make sure you are wearing the proper shoes

Beautiful every season Ive been here

Great park and trails .....really cool caves

Nice cave hole. Around 600 steps to downstairs.

Looked awesome, unfortunately under repairs so cant go down the stairs right now.

Very fun and super pretty. Im just not athletic enough to fully enjoy it.

Beautiful spot, and it is what you make it. Hike the rim for an easy walk with beautiful views ...or take the stairs and hike the trail to the rocks and climb down to the water.

Spooky at 3am. haunted and very cool. a must check out

Great veiws really breathtaking

Hidden gem. Well worth the stop and walk down. Uneven terrain and stairs, but very interesting, as it is not a generic walking trail. It is a workout down and back up, but wonderful. I would highly recommend stopping by, and best of all parking and walking is free!

Free parking till dark. Trails too.

Good size park, challenging trails (lots of stairs), beautiful views though so its all worth it. Definitely recommend checking out of youre looking for a good 2-4 hour hiking experience!

Great place to hike esp after the trail and many shale stairs have been repaired. Its most beautiful when leaves are turning colors late Sept to early October.Best to hike on dry days as shale does get slick.

I love coming to Devils Hole. It was great to have a chance to go for a hike that is such a short drive from Kenmore.

Beautiful views and fun trail.

Beautiful state park especially in the evening when the sun is setting Over the gorge ! Lots of stairs to walk cut well worth it

Very wonderful place near Niagara Falls.

Clean and great trail to see the water below.

Pace yourself. The climb up the stairs is a LOT harder then the climb down. Take some water!

If you can manage the stairs, youll be able to walk along the water. Hike was a bit difficult for someone super out of shape, but still able to be done. Views are breathtaking! Park was well maintained and clean.

So beautiful and a must do hike. Definitely physically challenging but worth it for the avid hiker. Bring water and hiking boots. Be safe and mindful of weather conditions.

Fantastic place. The old stone steps that lead to the gorge are in rough shape so be careful. Hiking boots recommended. Amazing views of the water. If you go far enough there’s a huge cave and a bit further puts you under the rainbow bridge. Nature in the rough. Great work out and a pleasurable challenge. Photo ops abound.

Beautiful walk awesome view

I went fishing for steelhead there. I saw 4 fish jumping also

Nice little park, free, great views and picturesque paths. Great workout with the long path down the gorge. Some nice fishing spots too, kids caught a couple carp, tossed them back.

Great hike. Beautiful views!!

Beautiful hike! make sure you save energy for the stairs at the end!

Small park area with nice views, pleanty of parking and trails down the gorge to the water.

This is an awesome place to go and get a great workout while enjoying the scenery.

Great hike! We love it.

Good work out! Not for the faint hearted!

This area of the park is wonderful. I enjoyed the VERY long staircase from road level down to water level. At the bottom, there are trails reaching in both directions along the water. You could spend a good hour or two here without being bored. The views at the road level are fabulous. It is currently June 2019 and there is some construction blocking the usual scenic drive route from the actual falls to this part of the park. The rerouting is not too bad. Worth the drive!

Trails are very well kept, very easy trails, the stairs down are nice its coming up that can be a bit treacherous.

Beautiful water! Intense hike. Loved it

One of the best hiking spots Ive found in Western NY thats a short, easy drive from Buffalo. If theres one piece of advice Id give, its to be prepared for the climb back up. Going down the stairs and doing the entire trail from the Devils Hole stairs all the way down to what looks to be the ruins of an old concrete pier, and then back to the stairs is a relatively moderate exercise. The trail has very easy level portions and near the far side is advanced rock falls to climb over that can be tricky. However after all of that, the climb back up can be BRUTAL. Im a youngish person in ok condition and I have to stop frequently to rest up to continue the climbing. By the time I get back up, Im utterly exhausted, but its an exhausted in the best possible way and despite that, its well worth the trip and effort you put in. You can take either the DH stairs back up or about halfway back you can take the Whirlpool Park stairs. The Whirlpool stairs are easier to do than the DH stairs, but theyre still tough. Keep that in mind if youre running low on energy on the way back from the far end. Lastly, be sure to take PLENTY of water.