Waterfall Hikes Near Meridian, NY

206 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Meridian? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Meridian. 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 43.1630°N, -76.5382°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Meridian

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Meridian have live flow data 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 Glenora Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 · 97°F

Wed 95°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Meridian

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Clifton Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  2. 2 Parson Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Tinker Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Meridian (10 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

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Meridian

Parson Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

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

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Edwards Falls

16.5 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
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

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

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39.9 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
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Meridian

Are there free waterfalls near Meridian?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Meridian?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Meridian, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Meridian?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Meridian?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Meridian?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Meridian?

The shortest waterfall hike near Meridian is Brickyard Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Meridian?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Meridian?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Meridian have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Meridian?

The closest waterfall to Meridian is Parson Falls, approximately 25.2 miles away.

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