Waterfall Hikes Near Altmar, NY

310 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Altmar is a fishing town first, a few blocks beside the Salmon River where the steelhead crowds gather. Waterfall people get Salmon River Falls a few miles upstream, 110 feet of drop reached by an easy 0.6-mile path. Mad River Falls asks more effort, 2.5 miles with about 300 feet of gain on the Tug Hill side. Brickyard Falls is a 20-footer requiring a five-minute walk. Forty-four falls land within fifty miles, and dogs can hike every trail listed here.

Located at 43.5110°N, -76.0037°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Altmar

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 44 gauged

11 of 44 waterfalls near Altmar are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Low Burrville Cider Mill Falls Low Butternut Falls Low Catfish Falls Low Childs Falls Low Great Falls Low Pleasant Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Talcott Falls Low Sperrys Falls Low Brickyard Falls Roaring Chittenango Falls Roaring Delphi Falls Roaring Edwards Falls Roaring Perryville Falls Roaring Bucktail Falls Strong Carpenter Falls Strong Fellows Falls Strong Tinker Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Kings Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Barely Flowing Shingle Mill Falls Barely Flowing Singing Waters Falls Barely Flowing Whitaker Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Low Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Salmon River Falls Moderate Winns Pond Moderate Stockbridge Falls Roaring Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Tue 67°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny
Fri 67°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 60°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Altmar

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Stockbridge Falls Roaring ยท 43 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascades Roaring ยท 23 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Pratts Falls Roaring ยท 23 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Brickyard Falls Roaring ยท 18 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Chittenango Falls Roaring ยท 18 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Perryville Falls Roaring ยท 18 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Altmar (29 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Altmar (31 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

LiDAR terrain view around Mad River Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Mad River Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Altmar

Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mad River Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Mad River Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Winns Pond in New York, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Winns Pond

16.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

23.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Burrville Cider Mill Falls in New York, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

26.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Butternut Falls in New York, about 80 feet of drop LiDAR

Butternut Falls

28 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

33.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Catfish Falls in New York, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Catfish Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Altmar

Are there free waterfalls near Altmar?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Altmar, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Altmar?

There are 29 easy waterfall hikes near Altmar, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Altmar?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Altmar, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Altmar?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Altmar, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Altmar?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Altmar, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Altmar?

The shortest waterfall hike near Altmar is Agers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Altmar?

The tallest waterfall near Altmar is Chittenango Falls at 167 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Altmar?

The closest waterfall to Altmar is Salmon River Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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