Waterfall Hikes Near Elmira Heights, NY

4,239 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elmira Heights? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elmira Heights. 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 42.1267°N, -76.8254°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elmira Heights

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Elmira Heights have live flow data today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Sat 82°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Elmira Heights

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elmira Heights (6 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.

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

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

Bear Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elmira Heights (15 waterfalls)

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

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

All 25 Waterfalls Near Elmira Heights

Cold Run Road Falls waterfall

Cold Run Road Falls

27.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Wenonan Falls

32.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutchman Falls waterfall

Dutchman Falls

42.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elmira Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Elmira Heights?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Elmira Heights, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elmira Heights?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Elmira Heights, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elmira Heights?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elmira Heights, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elmira Heights?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elmira Heights, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elmira Heights?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elmira Heights?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elmira Heights is Angel Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Elmira Heights?

The tallest waterfall near Elmira Heights is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elmira Heights?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Elmira Heights have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elmira Heights?

The closest waterfall to Elmira Heights is Shequaga Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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