Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, NY

9,076 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newark? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newark. 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 43.0418°N, -77.0930°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newark

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Newark have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Low High Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Honeoye Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Triphammer Falls Low Taughannock Falls Moderate Stone Falls Low

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Newark

Updated 28 minutes 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 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Moderate · 1120 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newark (9 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.

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Newark (13 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Newark

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

43.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 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

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newark

Are there free waterfalls near Newark?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newark?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Newark, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newark?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newark?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Newark, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newark?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Newark?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newark?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Newark have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newark?

The closest waterfall to Newark is Honeoye Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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