Waterfall Hikes Near Lakeland, NY

2,513 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lakeland? There are 28 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

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near Lakeland have live flow data today

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

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 80°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lakeland

Updated 31 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 105 cfs 28th percentile

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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 waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lakeland (19 waterfalls)

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

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Lakeland

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

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

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Montville Falls

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

Delphi Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

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

Clifton Falls

17.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 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 14 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 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lakeland, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lakeland?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lakeland, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lakeland?

There are 3 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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