Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland West, NY

1,168 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cortland West? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cortland West. 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 42.5942°N, -76.2258°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cortland West

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

33 waterfalls near Cortland West have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Low The Cascades Low Rexford Falls Low Saint Marys Falls Low White Store Falls Low Winns Pond Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Low

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 86°F

Mon 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cortland West

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rexford Falls Moderate · 132 cfs 27th percentile
  2. 2 White Store Falls Low · 227 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Saint Marys Falls Low · 227 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Spicer Falls Low · 173 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Low · 71 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Pratts Falls Low · 71 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland West (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

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

Carpenter Falls

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

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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

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

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Cortland West

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Montville Falls

27 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

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

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

Delphi Falls

9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cortland West

Are there free waterfalls near Cortland West?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cortland West?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cortland West?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cortland West?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cortland West?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cortland West?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cortland West?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cortland West?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Cortland West have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cortland West?

The closest waterfall to Cortland West is Bucktail Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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