Waterfall Hikes Near Hornell, NY

8,208 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Hornell the waterfall trip that matters is Letchworth, under an hour north, where the Genesee digs its big gorge. Middle Falls stands 107 feet tall with a half mile of walking, and Lower Falls asks a mile and a half with 200 feet of gain. Nearer town, Stone Falls takes two miles and 300 feet of climbing. Triphammer Falls drops 55 feet after a half mile. Twenty-two falls land inside fifty miles, and dogs join on nearly every trail listed.

Located at 42.3333°N, -77.6633°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hornell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

10 of 22 waterfalls near Hornell are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Roaring Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Roaring Fall Brook Falls Strong High Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Honeoye Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Strong Triphammer Falls Roaring Stoney Pitcher Falls Moderate Stone Falls Moderate

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Widespread Frost then Sunny · 66°F

Fri 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 47°F Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 61°F Widespread Frost then Sunny
Mon 66°F Widespread Frost then Sunny Best
Tue 66°F Sunny
Wed 65°F Sunny
Thu 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hornell

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Triphammer Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Angel Falls Roaring · 16 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Fall Brook Falls Strong · 625 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Strong · 910 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Falls Strong · 910 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hornell (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.

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hornell (12 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

27.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Hornell

Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

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

Oskonsa Falls

24.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Fall Brook Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

30 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

33.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Shequaga Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

37.9 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

39.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Middle Falls

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

Lower Falls

42.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

45.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

47.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hornell

Are there free waterfalls near Hornell?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Hornell, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hornell?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hornell?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hornell, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hornell?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hornell, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hornell?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hornell?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hornell?

The tallest waterfall near Hornell is Hector Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hornell?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Hornell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hornell?

The closest waterfall to Hornell is Stone Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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