Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City, NY

15,229 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnson City? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Johnson City. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.1230°N, -75.9624°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near Johnson City have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 86°F Sunny Best
Wed 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City (6 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.

Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

37.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnson City (16 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

9.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

43.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

9.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

35.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

42.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

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

Fellows Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Saint Marys Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Montville Falls

30 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

12.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Are there free waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Johnson City, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnson City?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnson City?

The tallest waterfall near Johnson City is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johnson City?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Johnson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnson City?

The closest waterfall to Johnson City is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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