Waterfall Hikes Near Painted Post, NY

1,735 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Painted Post? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Painted Post. 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 42.1634°N, -77.0925°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Painted Post

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Painted Post 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 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 99°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Painted Post

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Clifton Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Ithaca Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  4. 4 Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Hector Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Glenora Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Painted Post (6 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.

Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 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 Painted Post (10 waterfalls)

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 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

All 18 Waterfalls Near Painted Post

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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 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
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
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

44.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.6 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

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Painted Post

Are there free waterfalls near Painted Post?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Painted Post, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Painted Post?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Painted Post, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Painted Post?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Painted Post, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Painted Post?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Painted Post, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Painted Post?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Painted Post?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Painted Post?

The tallest waterfall near Painted Post is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Painted Post?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Painted Post have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Painted Post?

The closest waterfall to Painted Post is Oskonsa Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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