Waterfall Hikes Near Central Square, NY

2,079 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Central Square? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Central Square. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.2860°N, -76.1419°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Central Square

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

37 waterfalls near Central Square have live flow data today

Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Burrville Cider Mill Falls Barely Flowing Butternut Falls Barely Flowing Catfish Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Talcott Falls Barely Flowing Sperrys 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 Parson Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 13 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Central Square

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mill Dam Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Trenton Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Upper High Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Sherman Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Lower High Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Central Square (7 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.

Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Central Square (24 waterfalls)

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

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Central Square

Winns Pond

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

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

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

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 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
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Mad River Falls

20.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

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

Pixley Falls

48.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Central Square

Are there free waterfalls near Central Square?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Central Square, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Central Square?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Central Square, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Central Square?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Central Square, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Central Square?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Central Square, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Central Square?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Central Square, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Central Square?

The shortest waterfall hike near Central Square is Beaver Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Central Square?

The tallest waterfall near Central Square is Chittenango Falls at 167 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Central Square?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Central Square have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Central Square?

The closest waterfall to Central Square is Winns Pond, approximately 11.2 miles away.

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