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

1 of 29 waterfalls near Cayuga is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 54°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 74°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 74°F Rain Showers Likely

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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

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

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Hector Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Pratts Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

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

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Brickyard Falls

44 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 14 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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