Waterfall Hikes Near Freeville, NY

468 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Freeville? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Freeville. 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 42.5114°N, -76.3457°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Freeville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Freeville have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate 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 Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Freeville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Clifton Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Montville Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Parson Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Ithaca Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing · 39 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Freeville (12 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

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Freeville (18 waterfalls)

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

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Freeville

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Montville Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 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
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Freeville

Are there free waterfalls near Freeville?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Freeville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Freeville?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Freeville, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Freeville?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Freeville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Freeville?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Freeville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Freeville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Freeville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Freeville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Freeville?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Freeville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Freeville?

The closest waterfall to Freeville is Ithaca Falls, approximately 9 miles away.

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