Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Home, NY

1,107 residents

New_York Time Zone

25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest Home? There are 25 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

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Forest Home have live flow data today

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

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 86°F

Fri 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Sat 78°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sun 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Mon 86°F Sunny Best

Tue 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Thu 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

26.1 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Forest Home (15 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 250 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Forest Home

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 250 ft

Parson Falls

37.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

37.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

19.1 miles away

New York

Easy

0.4 miles 100 ft

Shequaga Falls

5.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away

New York

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls

28.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Tinker Falls

28.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

27.7 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 12 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 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Forest Home, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Home?

There are 16 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, 14 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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Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Home, NY

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest Home

Today's Conditions

Water Flow

Best Day to Hike

Know when to go.

Find waterfalls to hike near Forest Home

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Home (10 waterfalls)

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Forest Home (15 waterfalls)

All 25 Waterfalls Near Forest Home

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Forest Home

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