109. Lockport Cave (Gasport Dolomite)

Dead Man’s Cave

Although a bit hard to find, the park also has a cave, Dead Man’s Cave, the heart of many youthful adventures. Lockport North Enders remember the cave but no one remembers how it got the name. After some rough hiking it was just recently rediscovered.

The path is overgrown but navigable and after a short walk you will find the cave. As you walk the upper path along the stone fence, it is found opposite the American flag at the Glenwood Cemetery entrance below. You have to get to the lower path to go to the cave; it is west of the rose garden trellis, below the escarpment.

Cave explorer Scott Ensminger said the cave was formed in Lockport Dolomite, a harder form of limestone. Having authored many local history books, Scott spends his weekends looking for caves and waterfalls. If you have any information or questions about caves or waterfalls, contact Scott at falzguy@verizon.net .

Over the hill: A brief history of Outwater Park    

On the north end of the city, Lockport’s largest and oldest park awaits visitors. Once rough, rocky land with several stone quarries, Outwater Park is now partially tamed with baseball