They are one of three waterfalls within the city; the Middle and Lower Falls are about 2 miles (3.2 km) downstream.

[1] The High Falls may be viewed from the Pont De Rennes bridge, a pedestrian bridge that spans the Genesee River a few hundred feet from the base of the falls.

[2] The High Falls were the site of the final jump of "The Yankee Leaper" Sam Patch who died after jumping off of the High Falls in 1829.

[3] An abstract representation of the High Falls is used on the logo of Rochester New York FC as a symbol of the city.

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