Waterfall Hikes Near Horseheads North, NY

2,707 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Horseheads North? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Horseheads North. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.1928°N, -76.8078°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Horseheads North

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Horseheads North have live flow data today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Sat 81°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Horseheads North

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 103 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Horseheads North (7 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

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Horseheads North (15 waterfalls)

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

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Horseheads North

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Oskonsa Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Clifton Falls

17.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

44.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

48.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Horseheads North

Are there free waterfalls near Horseheads North?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Horseheads North, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Horseheads North?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Horseheads North, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Horseheads North?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Horseheads North, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Horseheads North?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Horseheads North, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Horseheads North?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Horseheads North?

The shortest waterfall hike near Horseheads North is Angel Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Horseheads North?

The tallest waterfall near Horseheads North is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Horseheads North?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Horseheads North have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Horseheads North?

The closest waterfall to Horseheads North is Shequaga Falls, approximately 9.3 miles away.

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