Waterfall Hikes Near Montour Falls, NY

1,830 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montour Falls? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Montour Falls. 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 42.3499°N, -76.8484°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Montour Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

3 of 23 waterfalls near Montour Falls are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Low Montville Falls Low Moonshine Falls Low Parson Falls Low Fallbrook Falls Low Hosmer Falls Roaring Oak Tree Falls Roaring Silver Thread Falls Roaring Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Low Taughannock Falls Low Stone Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Montour Falls

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Roaring · 174 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Roaring · 174 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Roaring · 174 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Lincoln Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Bear Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Oskonsa Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montour Falls (8 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.

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Montour Falls (13 waterfalls)

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

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

45.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

45.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Montour Falls

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

45.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

45.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

44.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

35.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Oak Tree Falls

4.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

0.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

46.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

48 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

30.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

18.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Montour Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Montour Falls?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Montour Falls, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Montour Falls?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Montour Falls, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Montour Falls?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montour Falls, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montour Falls?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Montour Falls, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Montour Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Montour Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Montour Falls?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Montour Falls?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Montour Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Montour Falls?

The closest waterfall to Montour Falls is Shequaga Falls, approximately 0.4 miles away.

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