Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose Park, NY

1,997 residents
New_York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Melrose Park? There are 30 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

30 of 30 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Melrose Park is flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Low Carpenter Falls Low Fellows Falls Low Tinker Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Winns Pond Strong Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 55°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Rain Showers Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Melrose Park (11 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

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Melrose Park

Parson Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

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

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Pratts Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

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

Brickyard Falls

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

Tinker Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Edwards Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

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

Delphi Falls

18.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

27.7 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 14 free waterfalls near Melrose Park, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Melrose Park?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Melrose Park, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Melrose Park?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Melrose Park, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Melrose Park?

There are 20 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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