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

9 of 34 waterfalls near Geneva are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Roaring Glenora Falls Roaring Hector Falls Roaring Shequaga Falls Roaring Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Low Carpenter Falls Low Fellows Falls Low Tinker Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fall Brook Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Roaring Oak Tree Falls Roaring Silver Thread Falls Roaring Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Roaring Taughannock Falls Roaring Oskonsa Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Stone Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Geneva

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Roaring · 182 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Roaring · 182 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Roaring · 182 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Roaring · 192 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Roaring · 192 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Aunt Sarahs Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva (13 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

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

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

41 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

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 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
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

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

Triphammer Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Fall Brook Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 13 easy waterfall hikes near Geneva, including Bucktail 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 Aunt Sarahs 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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