Waterfall Hikes Near McLean, NY

389 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McLean? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McLean. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.5517°N, -76.2942°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McLean

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

33 waterfalls near McLean have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing 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 Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Low Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 76°F

Sat 77°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sun 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 75°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 76°F Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near McLean

Updated 28 minutes ago

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

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

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near McLean hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near McLean

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McLean (12 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

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McLean (21 waterfalls)

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

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near McLean

Montville Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 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
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McLean

Are there free waterfalls near McLean?

There are 17 free waterfalls near McLean, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McLean?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near McLean, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McLean?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near McLean, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McLean?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near McLean, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McLean?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near McLean, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McLean?

The shortest waterfall hike near McLean is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near McLean?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McLean?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near McLean have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McLean?

The closest waterfall to McLean is Montville Falls, approximately 13 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near McLean With Waterfalls

Cortland, NY
17,574 residents
Ithaca, NY
31,359 residents
Syracuse, NY
410,732 residents
Auburn, NY
26,674 residents
Endicott, NY
13,540 residents
De Witt, NY
11,261 residents
Endwell, NY
11,826 residents
Johnson City, NY
15,229 residents
Binghamton, NY
156,375 residents
Fulton, NY
11,381 residents
Elmira, NY
26,494 residents
Geneva, NY
12,670 residents

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop