Waterfall Hikes Near Fairmount, NY

9,978 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fairmount? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fairmount. 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 43.0414°N, -76.2485°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fairmount

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Fairmount 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 Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Low The Cascades Low Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 89°F

Mon 89°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Fairmount

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spicer Falls Low · 173 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascades Low · 71 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Pratts Falls Low · 71 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Ithaca Falls Low · 47 cfs 10th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fairmount (9 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.

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fairmount (18 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
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Fairmount

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

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

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fairmount

Are there free waterfalls near Fairmount?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Fairmount, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fairmount?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Fairmount, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fairmount?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fairmount, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairmount?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairmount, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fairmount?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fairmount?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fairmount?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fairmount?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Fairmount have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fairmount?

The closest waterfall to Fairmount is Bucktail Falls, approximately 11 miles away.

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