Waterfall Hikes Near East Ithaca, NY

2,135 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Ithaca? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Ithaca. 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 42.4276°N, -76.4612°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Ithaca

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near East Ithaca 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 Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near East Ithaca

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 103 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Ithaca (10 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

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Ithaca (16 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near East Ithaca

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

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

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Tinker Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Ithaca

Are there free waterfalls near East Ithaca?

There are 14 free waterfalls near East Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Ithaca?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near East Ithaca, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Ithaca?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Ithaca?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Ithaca?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Ithaca?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near East Ithaca?

The tallest waterfall near East Ithaca is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Ithaca?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near East Ithaca have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Ithaca?

The closest waterfall to East Ithaca is Ithaca Falls, approximately 2.5 miles away.

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