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

10 of 33 waterfalls near Cortland West are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Low Carpenter Falls Low Fellows Falls Low Tinker Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Roaring Oak Tree Falls Roaring Silver Thread Falls Roaring Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Roaring Taughannock Falls Roaring Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Low Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Roaring Stockbridge Falls Low Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 76°F

Thu 76°F Partly Sunny
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Sunny
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny then 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 Taughannock Falls Roaring · 192 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Lucifer Falls Roaring · 192 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Silver Thread Falls Roaring · 179 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Oak Tree Falls Roaring · 179 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Hosmer Falls Roaring · 179 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Winns Pond Roaring · 11 cfs 91st 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

24.4 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
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 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

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Cortland West

Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

16 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 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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