Waterfall Hikes Near Northwest Ithaca, NY

1,796 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Northwest Ithaca? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Northwest Ithaca. 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 42.4578°N, -76.5387°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Northwest Ithaca

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

26 waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Low

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Northwest Ithaca

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Parson Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  2. 2 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Clifton 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 Northwest Ithaca (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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Northwest Ithaca (16 waterfalls)

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

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

All 26 Waterfalls Near Northwest Ithaca

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 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
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Parson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
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

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

37.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Northwest Ithaca

Are there free waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Northwest Ithaca?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Northwest Ithaca, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Northwest Ithaca?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Northwest Ithaca?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

The tallest waterfall near Northwest Ithaca is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Northwest Ithaca?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Northwest Ithaca?

The closest waterfall to Northwest Ithaca is Ithaca Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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