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

3 of 26 waterfalls near Jacksonville are flowing strongly 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 Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong 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

Monday

Sunny · 87°F

Mon 87°F Sunny Best
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Jacksonville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Strong · 22 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Strong · 22 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Strong · 22 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Bear Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing · 29 cfs 3rd percentile

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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

18.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

13 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

23.4 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

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

Lucifer Falls

11.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Pratts Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

19.6 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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