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 about 2 hours 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

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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

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away

New York

Easy

1.3 miles 150 ft

Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

17 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

White Store Falls

16 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Brickyard Falls waterfall

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Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

27.9 miles away

New York

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 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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