Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland, NY

17,574 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cortland? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cortland. These trails range from drive_up to unknown 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 35 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Cortland is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 62°F

Aft 59°F Sunny
Fri 56°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 59°F Sunny
Sun 62°F Sunny Best
Mon 63°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 54°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 57°F Partly Sunny

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 Stockbridge Falls Strong · 47 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Fellows Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Tinker Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 44th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland (19 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

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

Tinker Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

17.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cortland (20 waterfalls)

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

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Cortland

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

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

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

15.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Spicer Falls in New York, about 98 feet of drop LiDAR

Spicer Falls

15.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

17.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Aerial view around Parson Falls in New York Aerial

Parson Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Buttermilk Falls

23.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 600 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

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

Delphi Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Brickyard Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

27 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

28.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cortland

Are there free waterfalls near Cortland?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Cortland, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cortland?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Cortland, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cortland?

There are 20 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 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cortland, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cortland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cortland is Brickyard 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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