Waterfall Hikes Near East Syracuse, NY

3,065 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Syracuse? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Syracuse. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.0638°N, -76.0698°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Syracuse

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

35 waterfalls near East Syracuse have live flow data today

Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Low Pixley Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Low Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 98°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near East Syracuse

Updated 34 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Mad River Falls Roaring · 134 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Trenton Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Upper High Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Sherman Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Mill Dam Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Pixley Falls Moderate · 354 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Syracuse (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.

Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Syracuse (21 waterfalls)

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

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near East Syracuse

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 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
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

2.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Syracuse

Are there free waterfalls near East Syracuse?

There are 19 free waterfalls near East Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Syracuse?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Syracuse?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Syracuse?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Syracuse?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near East Syracuse, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Syracuse?

The shortest waterfall hike near East Syracuse is Brickyard Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near East Syracuse?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Syracuse?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near East Syracuse have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Syracuse?

The closest waterfall to East Syracuse is Brickyard Falls, approximately 7.4 miles away.

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