Waterfall Hikes Near Cayuga, NY

387 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cayuga? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cayuga. 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 42.9191°N, -76.7265°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Cayuga 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 Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cayuga

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Clifton Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Parson Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Montville Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Ithaca Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 63 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cayuga (13 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

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Are there free waterfalls near Cayuga?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Cayuga, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cayuga?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Cayuga, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cayuga?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cayuga?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cayuga, including Lucifer Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cayuga?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cayuga is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cayuga?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cayuga?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Cayuga have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cayuga?

The closest waterfall to Cayuga is Clifton Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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