Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva, NY

12,670 residents
New_York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Geneva? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Geneva. 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 42.8645°N, -76.9826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Geneva

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Geneva is flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Brickyard Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Roaring High Falls Low Lower Falls Low Middle Falls Low Honeoye Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Low

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 65°F

Aft 51°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 65°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 79°F Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva (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.

Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Glenora Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Geneva

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

1.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

41.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

7.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Oskonsa Falls

24 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 14 free waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Geneva?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Geneva?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Geneva?

There are 21 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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