Waterfall Hikes Near Penn Yan, NY

5,134 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Penn Yan? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Penn Yan. 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 42.6609°N, -77.0535°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Penn Yan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Penn Yan 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 Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate 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 Ithaca Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Moderate Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Penn Yan

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Clifton 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 Parson 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 Penn Yan (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.

Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Penn Yan

Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 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
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

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

Middle Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

0.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Penn Yan

Are there free waterfalls near Penn Yan?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Penn Yan, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Penn Yan?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Penn Yan, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Penn Yan?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Penn Yan, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Penn Yan?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Penn Yan, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Penn Yan?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Penn Yan, including Lucifer Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Penn Yan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Penn Yan?

The tallest waterfall near Penn Yan is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Penn Yan?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Penn Yan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Penn Yan?

The closest waterfall to Penn Yan is Silver Thread Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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