Waterfall Hikes Near Lakeland, NY

2,513 residents

New_York Time Zone

27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lakeland? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lakeland. 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 43.0909°N, -76.2427°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lakeland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

3 of 27 waterfalls near Lakeland are flowing strongly today

Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Roaring Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Salmon River Falls Strong Winns Pond Strong Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Tod 58°F Mostly Cloudy

Fri 65°F Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Mon 85°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 79°F Rain Showers Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lakeland (9 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.

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Pratts Falls

7.3 miles away

New York

Easy

1.3 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lakeland (18 waterfalls)

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

Brickyard Falls

44 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Lakeland

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Brickyard Falls

44 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Edwards Falls

8.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Pratts Falls

7.3 miles away

New York

Easy

1.3 miles 150 ft

The Cascades

27.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

28.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Perryville Falls

5.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Chittenango Falls

New York

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Tinker Falls

28.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Buttermilk Falls

28.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Montville Falls

37.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Delphi Falls

18.7 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

34.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

27.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Stockbridge Falls

9.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Salmon River Falls

37.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away

New York

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lakeland

Are there free waterfalls near Lakeland?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Lakeland, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lakeland?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Lakeland, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lakeland?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lakeland, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lakeland?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lakeland, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lakeland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lakeland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lakeland is Brickyard Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lakeland?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lakeland?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Lakeland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lakeland?

The closest waterfall to Lakeland is Bucktail Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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