Quaking Aspen Falls
This is a 25-foot, multi-stranded waterfall off Tioga Pass Road.
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Quaking Aspen Falls Details
The high-country Quaking Aspen Falls (a.k.a. Tioga Pass Falls) is a seasonal waterfall that has the benefit of being viewable from right alongside Tioga Pass Road. When fed by snowmelt, the falls plunge 25 feet, but they are usually dry by August.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
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