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

3 of 24 waterfalls near Clifton Springs are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Clifton Springs

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bucktail Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Carpenter Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Fellows Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Triphammer Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile

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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

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

Silver Thread Falls

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

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Clifton Springs

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

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

Clifton Falls

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

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 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
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

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

Triphammer Falls

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

Lower Falls

1.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Hector Falls

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

Fall Brook Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clifton Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Clifton Springs?

There are 12 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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