Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose Park, NY

1,997 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Melrose Park? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Melrose Park. 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 42.9085°N, -76.5263°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Melrose Park

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

16 of 31 waterfalls near Melrose Park are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong 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 Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Honeoye Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Winns Pond Moderate Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 73°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 73°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Melrose Park

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1440 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Honeoye Falls Strong · 102 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Ithaca Falls Strong · 372 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Strong · 138 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Strong · 138 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Spicer Falls Strong · 490 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose Park (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.

Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Melrose Park

Parson Falls

15.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

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

Clifton Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

20.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Fellows Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

26.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

5.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Melrose Park

Are there free waterfalls near Melrose Park?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Melrose Park, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Melrose Park?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Melrose Park?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Melrose Park, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose Park?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose Park, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Melrose Park?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Melrose Park?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Melrose Park?

The tallest waterfall near Melrose Park is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Melrose Park?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Melrose Park have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Melrose Park?

The closest waterfall to Melrose Park is Parson Falls, approximately 12.2 miles away.

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