Eternal Flame Falls

Eternal Flame Falls

The Eternal Flame Falls is a small waterfall located in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of Chestnut Ridge Park in Western New York. A small grotto at the waterfall's base emits natural gas, which can be lit to produce a small flame. This flame is visible nearly year round, although it can be extinguished and must occasionally be re-lit.

Details

Type
Cascade
Height
30 ft
Location
Chestnut Ridge ParkErie County, New York
Photo Width
250
Watercourse
Shale Creek, tributary to Eighteen Mile Creek
Photo Caption
The natural gas-fueled "eternal flame" below the falls in early 2009