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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Partly Sunny · 83°F

Tue 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Wed 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Johnson City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Shequaga Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 51st percentile
  3. 3 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 29th percentile
  5. 5 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 25th percentile
  6. 6 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 25th percentile

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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

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

Ithaca Falls

31 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

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

Bucks Falls

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

Tinker Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

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

Delphi Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

The Cascades

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Saint Marys Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

30 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

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

Shequaga Falls

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

Nay Aug Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

27.8 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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