Waterfall Hikes Near Odessa, NY

553 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Odessa? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Odessa. 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 42.3350°N, -76.7881°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Odessa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

22 waterfalls near Odessa 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 Buttermilk Falls Low 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 about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Odessa

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Low · 22 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Aunt Sarahs Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Shequaga Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Glenora Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Hector Falls Low · 11 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Clifton Falls Low · 36 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Odessa (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 Odessa (12 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 22 Waterfalls Near Odessa

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
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 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
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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 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

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Odessa

Are there free waterfalls near Odessa?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Odessa, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Odessa?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Odessa?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Odessa?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Odessa, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Odessa?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Odessa?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Odessa?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Odessa?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Odessa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Odessa?

The closest waterfall to Odessa is Shequaga Falls, approximately 3.1 miles away.

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