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 Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Fall Brook Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Lower Falls Low Middle Falls Low Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Low Oak Tree Falls Low Silver Thread Falls Low Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 65°F

Sun 78°F Sunny

Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Thu 59°F Partly Sunny

Fri 65°F Partly Sunny Best

Sat 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

19.2 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenora Falls

36.9 miles away

New York

Easy

0.4 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away

New York

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Penn Yan

Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

7.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

44.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 200 ft

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.7 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 50 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

43.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

1.5 miles away

New York

Easy

1.5 miles 200 ft

Middle Falls waterfall

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Middle Falls

42.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

41.7 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 11 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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