Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, NY

9,076 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newark? There are 22 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

22 of 22 gauged

2 of 22 waterfalls near Newark are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Newark

Updated about 3 hours 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 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th 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

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

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 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 Newark (12 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Newark

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newark

Are there free waterfalls near Newark?

There are 10 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 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newark, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark?

There are 14 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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