Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva, NY

12,670 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Geneva looks down Seneca Lake from the north end, and the waterfalls hang along the shores heading south. Glenora Falls pours near the wine country at Glenora Point. Hector Falls, 165 feet, drops at the roadside partway down the east shore. Silver Thread Falls takes three tenths of a mile for its 80 feet, dogs fine. Oak Tree Falls is the workout of the group, two miles with 300 feet of gain. Thirty-four falls make the radius, so a loop drive around the lake covers a surprising number of them.

Located at 42.8645°N, -76.9826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Geneva

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Geneva is flowing strongly 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 Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Roaring Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Mon 65°F Cloudy
Tue 69°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny
Thu 79°F Partly Sunny
Fri 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Geneva

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hosmer Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Silver Thread Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Bucktail Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Carpenter Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Tinker Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva (21 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.

Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Geneva

Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

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

Clifton Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

19 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Aerial view around Parson Falls in New York Aerial

Parson Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

30 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

31 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Montville Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

31.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

33.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

33.4 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

39.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

40.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Geneva

Are there free waterfalls near Geneva?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Geneva?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Geneva?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Geneva?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Geneva?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Geneva?

The shortest waterfall hike near Geneva is Brickyard Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Geneva?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Geneva?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Geneva have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Geneva?

The closest waterfall to Geneva is Silver Thread Falls, approximately 17.6 miles away.

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