Waterfall Hikes Near Jacksonville, NY

668 residents
New_York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jacksonville? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Jacksonville. 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 42.5088°N, -76.6167°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

26 waterfalls near Jacksonville have live flow data today

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 Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 59°F

Wed 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 59°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 67°F Partly Sunny
Sat 55°F Rain Showers
Sun 66°F Rain Showers Likely
Mem 71°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 75°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jacksonville (11 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

48.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

21.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jacksonville (16 waterfalls)

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

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

48.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glenora Falls

21.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

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

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

14.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

27.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Are there free waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jacksonville?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Jacksonville, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jacksonville?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jacksonville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jacksonville?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Jacksonville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jacksonville?

The closest waterfall to Jacksonville is Taughannock Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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