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

5 of 33 waterfalls near Cortland West are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Strong The Cascades Strong Rexford Falls Roaring Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Winns Pond Strong Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 55°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Fri 61°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Sat 77°F Sunny Best

Sun 77°F Rain Showers Likely

Mon 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 77°F Rain Showers Likely

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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

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Tinker Falls

28.3 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

29.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Cortland West

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Montville Falls

37.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

31.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tinker Falls

28.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

27.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 250 ft

The Cascades

27.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls

28.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away

New York

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pratts Falls

7.3 miles away

New York

Easy

1.3 miles 150 ft

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Delphi Falls

18.7 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Brickyard Falls

25.1 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 16 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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