Waterfall Hikes Near Montour Falls, NY

1,830 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montour Falls? There are 21 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

21 of 21 gauged

21 waterfalls near Montour Falls have live flow data today

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

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 97°F

Tod 83°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mon 89°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 97°F Sunny Best
Thu 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Montour Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Aunt Sarahs Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Shequaga Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Glenora Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Hector Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Clifton Falls Low · 36 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Parson Falls Low · 36 cfs 16th 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

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Montour Falls (11 waterfalls)

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

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Montour Falls

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

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

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 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

Moonshine Falls

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

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

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

Bear Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

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

Fallbrook Falls

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

Stone Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

19.6 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 9 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 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montour Falls, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montour Falls?

There are 12 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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