Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Home, NY

1,107 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest Home? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest Home. 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 42.4529°N, -76.4693°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest Home

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

4 of 27 waterfalls near Forest Home are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing White Store Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Forest Home

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 254 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Taughannock Falls Strong · 66 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Lucifer Falls Strong · 66 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Home (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 Forest Home (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 Forest Home

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

Glenora Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

17.1 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
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 Forest Home

Are there free waterfalls near Forest Home?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Forest Home, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Forest Home?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Forest Home, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest Home?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Forest Home, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Home?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Home, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Forest Home?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest Home?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Forest Home?

The tallest waterfall near Forest Home is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Forest Home?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Forest Home have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Forest Home?

The closest waterfall to Forest Home is Ithaca Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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