Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn, NY

26,674 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Auburn? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Auburn. 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 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 30 gauged

30 waterfalls near Auburn have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 80°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Auburn

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Honeoye Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 174 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 174 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 174 cfs 70th percentile
  5. 5 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn (12 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.

Moonshine Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Auburn

Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

17.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Pratts Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

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

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Delphi Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Auburn

Are there free waterfalls near Auburn?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Auburn, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Auburn?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Auburn, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Auburn?

There are 19 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 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Auburn, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Auburn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Auburn is Aunt Sarahs 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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