Waterfall Hikes Near Corning, NY

10,685 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nineteen falls circle Corning, and several never require you to leave the car. Montour Falls keeps Shequaga at the end of its main street, all 156 feet of it, with 90-foot Aunt Sarahs Falls showing from the highway on the way in. Hector Falls pours 165 feet beside the road partway up Seneca Lake. For actual trail, Fallbrook Falls gives an easy dog-friendly mile, and an 80-foot drop called Silver Thread costs three tenths of a mile on foot. Half an hour of driving covers most of this.

Located at 42.1470°N, -77.0561°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Corning

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

2 of 19 waterfalls near Corning are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Roaring Oskonsa Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lincoln Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Stone Falls Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 62°F

Wed 71°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 63°F Partly Sunny
Fri 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 45°F Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 62°F Sunny Best
Mon 65°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 66°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Corning

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bear Falls Roaring · 72 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Oskonsa Falls Roaring · 72 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 76 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Ithaca Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Corning (12 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.

Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

22.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Corning

LiDAR terrain view around Oskonsa Falls in New York, about 207 feet of drop LiDAR

Oskonsa Falls

11.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

22.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

31.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

39.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

39.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

44.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

47.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Corning

Are there free waterfalls near Corning?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Corning?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Corning?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Corning?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Corning?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Corning?

The shortest waterfall hike near Corning is Bear Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Corning?

The tallest waterfall near Corning is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Corning?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Corning have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Corning?

The closest waterfall to Corning is Oskonsa Falls, approximately 11.3 miles away.

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