Waterfall Hikes Near Gilbertsville, NY

337 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gilbertsville? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gilbertsville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.4693°N, -75.3226°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gilbertsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

6 of 30 waterfalls near Gilbertsville are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Low Bucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Canada Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Roaring Lower High Falls Roaring Mill Dam Falls Roaring Sherman Falls Roaring Upper High Falls Roaring Trenton Falls Roaring Judds Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Gilbertsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sherman Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Trenton Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Mill Dam Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gilbertsville (5 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.

Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gilbertsville (20 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Gilbertsville

Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

48.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gilbertsville

Are there free waterfalls near Gilbertsville?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Gilbertsville, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gilbertsville?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Gilbertsville, including Chittenango Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gilbertsville?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gilbertsville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gilbertsville?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gilbertsville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gilbertsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gilbertsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gilbertsville is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gilbertsville?

The tallest waterfall near Gilbertsville is Chittenango Falls at 167 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gilbertsville?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Gilbertsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gilbertsville?

The closest waterfall to Gilbertsville is Saint Marys Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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