Waterfall Hikes Near Danby, NY

318 residents
New_York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Danby? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Danby. 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 42.3567°N, -76.4817°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Danby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Danby have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Bear Falls Low Oskonsa Falls Low Bucktail Falls Low Carpenter Falls Low Fellows Falls Low Tinker Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 55°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Rain Showers Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Danby (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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Danby (15 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Danby

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

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
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Danby

Are there free waterfalls near Danby?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Danby?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Danby?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Danby?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Danby?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Danby?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Danby?

The tallest waterfall near Danby is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Danby?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Danby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Danby?

The closest waterfall to Danby is Ithaca Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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