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 2 hours 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 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stockbridge Falls Strong · 47 cfs 85th 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

Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Spicer Falls in New York, about 98 feet of drop LiDAR

Spicer Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

36 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

36.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

40.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

40.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

41.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Winns Pond in New York, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Winns Pond

42.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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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