Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva, NY

12,670 residents
New York Time Zone
35 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 35 gauged

10 of 34 waterfalls near Geneva are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Roaring Glenora Falls Roaring Hector Falls Roaring Shequaga Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Cascade 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 Roaring Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Roaring Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Stone Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Roaring

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 56°F

Tod 45°F Light Rain
Fri 40°F Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Sat 42°F Snow Showers Likely then Rain Showers Likely
Sun 45°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 47°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 51°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 56°F Sunny Best

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 Spicer Falls Roaring · 141 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Shequaga Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Hector Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Glenora Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Fall Brook Falls Roaring · 744 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Aunt Sarahs Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva (19 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.

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 35 Waterfalls Near Geneva

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

High Falls

41.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Buttermilk Falls

41.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 600 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.9 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

42.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Stone Falls

45 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

45.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

45.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

48.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Spicer Falls in New York, about 98 feet of drop LiDAR

Spicer Falls

49 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

49.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

49.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Oskonsa Falls in New York, about 207 feet of drop LiDAR

Oskonsa Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Geneva

Are there free waterfalls near Geneva?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Geneva?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs 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 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Geneva, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Geneva?

There are 3 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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