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 2 hours 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

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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

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.2 miles away

New York

Easy

1.5 miles 200 ft

Middle Falls waterfall

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Middle Falls

43.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 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

Brickyard Falls waterfall

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Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

10.7 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

Oskonsa Falls

42.5 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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