Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland, NY

17,574 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cortland? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cortland. 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 42.6004°N, -76.1784°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cortland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

34 waterfalls near Cortland have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low 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 Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Low White Store Falls Low Winns Pond Moderate Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 75°F

Tod 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cortland

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 174 cfs 70th percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 174 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 174 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Ithaca Falls Moderate · 45 cfs 53rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland (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.

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cortland (21 waterfalls)

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

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Cortland

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

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

Delphi Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 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
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

17.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cortland

Are there free waterfalls near Cortland?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Cortland, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cortland?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Cortland, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cortland?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cortland, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cortland?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cortland, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cortland?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cortland, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cortland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cortland?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cortland?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Cortland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cortland?

The closest waterfall to Cortland is Fellows Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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