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

2 of 22 waterfalls near Odessa are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Thu 53°F Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers

Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 83°F Rain Showers Likely

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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

10.1 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

19.7 miles away

New York

Easy

0.4 miles 100 ft

Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 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

5.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Odessa

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

25.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Odessa

Are there free waterfalls near Odessa?

There are 9 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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