Waterfall Hikes Near Ithaca, NY

31,359 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ithaca is built on gorges, so the falls start inside the city. Ithaca Falls runs 150 feet wide at the bottom of a two-tenths-of-a-mile walk from the street. Taughannock is the famous one, 215 feet and taller than Niagara, reached by a flat three-quarter-mile path up the gorge. Lucifer Falls in Treman takes more effort at 4.5 miles, and swimming is allowed there. Hector Falls you can see from the car on the way up Seneca Lake. Twenty-seven falls sit within range.

Located at 42.4442°N, -76.5032°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ithaca

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

4 of 27 waterfalls near Ithaca are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing White Store Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 81°F Partly Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Ithaca

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 254 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Taughannock Falls Strong · 66 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Lucifer Falls Strong · 66 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ithaca (10 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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ithaca (15 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Ithaca

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

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

Delphi Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

White Store Falls

16 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

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

Edwards Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ithaca

Are there free waterfalls near Ithaca?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ithaca?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Ithaca, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ithaca?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ithaca?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ithaca?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ithaca?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ithaca is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ithaca?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ithaca?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Ithaca have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ithaca?

The closest waterfall to Ithaca is Ithaca Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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