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

1 of 27 waterfalls near Lakeland is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 98°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lakeland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Mad River Falls Roaring · 134 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Clifton Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Parson Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th 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

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

Carpenter Falls

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

Pratts Falls

9.7 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 waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Lakeland

Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Mad River Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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 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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