Waterfall Hikes Near Little Meadows, PA

206 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Little Meadows? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Little Meadows. 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 41.9891°N, -76.1277°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Little Meadows

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

43 waterfalls near Little Meadows have live flow data today

Adams Falls Barely Flowing B Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Cayuga Falls Barely Flowing Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Conestoga Falls Barely Flowing Delaware Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Erie Falls Barely Flowing F L Ricketts Falls Barely Flowing Ganoga Falls Barely Flowing Harrison Wright Falls Barely Flowing Huron Falls Barely Flowing Kitchen Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Mohawk Falls Barely Flowing Mohican Falls Barely Flowing Murray Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Oneida Falls Barely Flowing Onondaga Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing R B Ricketts Falls Barely Flowing Seneca Falls Barely Flowing Shawnee Falls Barely Flowing Sheldon Reynolds Falls Barely Flowing Wyandot Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing Tuscarora Falls Barely Flowing Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Wed 95°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Little Meadows

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tinker Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Parson Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Spicer Falls Moderate · 169 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Ithaca Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Little Meadows (2 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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Little Meadows (37 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

20.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

20.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Little Meadows

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bucks Falls

32.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Onondaga Falls waterfall

Onondaga Falls

20.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
F L Ricketts Falls waterfall

F L Ricketts Falls

20.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shawnee Falls waterfall

Shawnee Falls

5.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huron Falls waterfall

Huron Falls

5.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

5.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
R B Ricketts Falls waterfall

R B Ricketts Falls

39.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
B Reynolds Falls waterfall

B Reynolds Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wyandot Falls waterfall

Wyandot Falls

39.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harrison Wright Falls waterfall

Harrison Wright Falls

40 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sheldon Reynolds Falls waterfall

Sheldon Reynolds Falls

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Erie Falls waterfall

Erie Falls

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Murray Reynolds Falls waterfall

Murray Reynolds Falls

40.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tuscarora Falls waterfall

Tuscarora Falls

33.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cayuga Falls waterfall

Cayuga Falls

36.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oneida Falls waterfall

Oneida Falls

42 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.2 miles 400 ft
Ganoga Falls waterfall

Ganoga Falls

36.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Little Meadows

Are there free waterfalls near Little Meadows?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Little Meadows, including Adams Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Little Meadows?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Little Meadows, including Ithaca Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Little Meadows?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Little Meadows, including Adams Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Little Meadows?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Little Meadows, including Adams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Little Meadows?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Little Meadows?

The shortest waterfall hike near Little Meadows is Adams Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Little Meadows?

The tallest waterfall near Little Meadows is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Little Meadows require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Little Meadows requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Little Meadows?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Little Meadows have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Little Meadows?

The closest waterfall to Little Meadows is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 13.7 miles away.

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