Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, PA

3,270 residents
New York Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.9515°N, -76.5187°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Athens

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 50 gauged

30 of 50 waterfalls near Athens are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Roaring Angel Falls Roaring B Reynolds Falls Roaring Cayuga Falls Roaring Cold Run Road Falls Roaring Conestoga Falls Roaring Delaware Falls Roaring Dry Run Falls Roaring Dutchman Falls Roaring Erie Falls Roaring F L Ricketts Falls Roaring Ganoga Falls Roaring Harrison Wright Falls Roaring Huron Falls Roaring Kitchen Creek Falls Roaring Lewis Falls Roaring Lincoln Falls Roaring Mohawk Falls Roaring Mohican Falls Roaring Murray Reynolds Falls Roaring Oneida Falls Roaring Onondaga Falls Roaring Ozone Falls Roaring R B Ricketts Falls Roaring Seneca Falls Roaring Shawnee Falls Roaring Sheldon Reynolds Falls Roaring Wyandot Falls Roaring Wenonan Falls Roaring Tuscarora Falls Roaring Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Fallbrook Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Low Taughannock Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tue 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Athens

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Harrison Wright Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Huron Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kitchen Creek Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Lewis Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Lincoln Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Mohawk Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athens (6 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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

31 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (39 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

24.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Cold Run Road Falls waterfall

Cold Run Road Falls

26.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

30.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

43.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Athens

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

24.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

31 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Cold Run Road Falls waterfall

Cold Run Road Falls

26.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

30.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

43.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wenonan Falls

21.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

20.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

30 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

14 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

18.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.5 miles 600 ft
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

29.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Oneida Falls waterfall

Oneida Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.2 miles 400 ft
Mohawk Falls waterfall

Mohawk Falls

33.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Athens

Are there free waterfalls near Athens?

There are 37 free waterfalls near Athens, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Athens?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Athens, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Athens?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Athens, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Athens?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Athens, including Adams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Athens?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Athens, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Athens?

The shortest waterfall hike near Athens is Adams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Athens?

The tallest waterfall near Athens is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Athens require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Athens requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Athens?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Athens have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Athens?

The closest waterfall to Athens is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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