Waterfall Hikes Near Meridian, NY

206 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

30 of 30 gauged

30 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 Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Lower Falls Low Middle Falls Low Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate 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 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sat 78°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Meridian

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Moderate · 1120 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Meridian (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

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Meridian

Parson Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

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

Clifton Falls

17.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

24.4 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

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Brickyard Falls

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

Edwards Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

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

Pratts Falls

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

The Cascades

39 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
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

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

Chittenango Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Tinker Falls

49.4 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 11 easy waterfall hikes near Meridian, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Meridian?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Meridian?

There are 20 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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