Waterfall Hikes Near Cayuga Heights, NY

4,044 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cayuga Heights? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cayuga Heights. 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 42.4680°N, -76.4876°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cayuga Heights

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Cayuga Heights 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 Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards 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 Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 95°F

Tod 88°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 95°F Sunny Best
Fri 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cayuga Heights

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Hector Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Glenora Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 66 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Pratts Falls Barely Flowing · 66 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cayuga Heights (10 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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cayuga Heights (15 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Cayuga Heights

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

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

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.8 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
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

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

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cayuga Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Cayuga Heights?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Cayuga Heights, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cayuga Heights?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Cayuga Heights, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cayuga Heights?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga Heights, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga Heights?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga Heights, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cayuga Heights?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cayuga Heights, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cayuga Heights?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cayuga Heights?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cayuga Heights?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Cayuga Heights have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cayuga Heights?

The closest waterfall to Cayuga Heights is Ithaca Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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