Devil's Hole State Park is a
state park located in
Niagara County
Niagara County is in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 212,666. The county seat is Lockport. The county name is from the Iroquois word ''Onguiaahra''; meaning ''the strait'' or ''thunder of waters''.
Niaga ...
,
New York, north of the City of
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls () is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Fall ...
. The day-use park overlooks the lower
Niagara River Gorge.
History
Devil's Hole State Park occupies a location that was historically an important
portage used by
Native Americans to transport canoes around
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls () is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Fall ...
and rapids on the
Niagara River. It was the location of an early
battle
A battle is an occurrence of combat in warfare between opposing military units of any number or size. A war usually consists of multiple battles. In general, a battle is a military engagement that is well defined in duration, area, and force ...
between European settlers and Native Americans over control of the portage route.
The park was opened in 1924, and is one of the oldest state parks in the region, although it was preceded by
Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls State Park is located in the City of Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York, United States. The park, recognized as the oldest state park in the United States, contains the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and a portion ...
.
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Description
Devil's Hole State Park is a [ day-use park that allows fishing, hiking, picnic tables, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.][ A popular trail descends into the Niagara River Gorge to allow close access to the rapids below, however off-trail hiking is prohibited due to dangerous conditions.]Whirlpool State Park
Whirlpool State Park is a state park located in Niagara County, New York, north of the city of Niagara Falls. The park overlooks the Niagara Whirlpool on the Niagara River and the lower Niagara Gorge.
Description
Whirlpool State Park is a day- ...
via the Devil's Hole Trail at the gorge's bottom, as well as a trail along the gorge's rim, which together form a complete loop.
See also
* List of New York state parks
References
External links
New York State Parks: Devil's Hole State Park
The folklore attributed to Devil’s Hole is covered in Episode 1 of the “I Scream Social” podcast hosted by Abby Schiesser.
Lewiston (town), New York
State parks of New York (state)
Parks in Niagara County, New York
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