Waterfall Hikes Near Clifton Springs, NY

2,042 residents
New_York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clifton Springs? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clifton Springs. 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 42.9609°N, -77.1350°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clifton Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Clifton Springs have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Fall Brook Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Lower Falls Low Middle Falls Low Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Low Oak Tree Falls Low Silver Thread Falls Low Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 65°F

Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 76°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 58°F Partly Sunny
Fri 65°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clifton Springs (9 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.

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

19 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

1.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Clifton Springs

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

19 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

1.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 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
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

42.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

7.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

41.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenora Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

46.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

32.8 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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

5.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clifton Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Clifton Springs?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Clifton Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clifton Springs?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Clifton Springs, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clifton Springs?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clifton Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clifton Springs?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clifton Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Clifton Springs?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Clifton Springs, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clifton Springs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Clifton Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Clifton Springs is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clifton Springs?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Clifton Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clifton Springs?

The closest waterfall to Clifton Springs is Honeoye Falls, approximately 19.7 miles away.

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