Waterfall Hikes Near Hammondsport, NY

569 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hammondsport anchors the quiet south end of Keuka Lake, and most of its waterfalls wait one lake east. Shequaga Falls pours 156 feet beside the village street in Montour Falls; you can see it from the car. Aunt Sarahs Falls, 90 feet, is another roadside view on the way. Bear Falls gives you a real walk, a mile with 200 feet of gain and dogs allowed. Hector Falls drops 165 feet above the Seneca Lake road. Twenty-four falls inside the circle, heavy on drive-up views suited to a wine-trail kind of day.

Located at 42.4082°N, -77.2234°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hammondsport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

19 of 24 waterfalls near Hammondsport are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Roaring Oskonsa Falls Roaring Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Fall Brook Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Roaring Honeoye Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Ithaca Falls Roaring Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Triphammer Falls Roaring Stone Falls Roaring

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 63°F

Tod 71°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 76°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 80°F Partly Sunny
Fri 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 63°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Hammondsport

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bear Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Oskonsa Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ithaca Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Fallbrook Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Triphammer Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Clifton Falls Strong · 38 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hammondsport (14 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.

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

15.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

18.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 24 Waterfalls Near Hammondsport

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

15.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Oskonsa Falls in New York, about 207 feet of drop LiDAR

Oskonsa Falls

17 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

18.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

27.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

33.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

34 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

34 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

38.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

42.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

43.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hammondsport

Are there free waterfalls near Hammondsport?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hammondsport?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hammondsport?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hammondsport?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hammondsport?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hammondsport, including Lucifer Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hammondsport?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hammondsport is Bear Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hammondsport?

The tallest waterfall near Hammondsport is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hammondsport?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Hammondsport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hammondsport?

The closest waterfall to Hammondsport is Hector Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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