Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn, NY

26,674 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Auburn? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Auburn. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.9338°N, -76.5685°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Auburn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 31 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Auburn is flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Honeoye Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Low Taughannock Falls Low Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Winns Pond Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Strong Spicer Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 60°F

Aft 60°F Sunny
Fri 56°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 60°F Sunny Best
Sun 63°F Sunny
Mon 64°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 54°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 58°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Auburn

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stockbridge Falls Strong · 47 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Tinker Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Fellows Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 44th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn (17 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

15.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Auburn

Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Aerial view around Parson Falls in New York Aerial

Parson Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

15.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

17.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

19.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

19.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

23.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

24.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown

Buttermilk Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 600 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

30 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Auburn

Are there free waterfalls near Auburn?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Auburn, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Auburn?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Auburn, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Auburn?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Auburn, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Auburn?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Auburn, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Auburn?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Auburn, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Auburn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Auburn is Brickyard Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Auburn?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Auburn?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Auburn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Auburn?

The closest waterfall to Auburn is Clifton Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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