Waterfall Hikes Near Crystal Beach, NY

746 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crystal Beach? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crystal Beach. 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 42.8095°N, -77.2582°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crystal Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Crystal Beach have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Moderate Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 93°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Crystal Beach

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Triphammer Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Montville Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Clifton Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Parson Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Ithaca Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crystal Beach (11 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.

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crystal Beach (18 waterfalls)

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

Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Crystal Beach

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

0.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Oskonsa Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crystal Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Crystal Beach, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crystal Beach?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Crystal Beach, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crystal Beach?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Beach, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Beach, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Crystal Beach, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crystal Beach?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Crystal Beach is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crystal Beach?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Crystal Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crystal Beach?

The closest waterfall to Crystal Beach is Honeoye Falls, approximately 21.1 miles away.

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