Waterfall Hikes Near Prospect, NY

275 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Prospect? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Prospect. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.3025°N, -75.1513°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Prospect

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

40 waterfalls near Prospect have live flow data today

Agers Falls Barely Flowing Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Low Eagle Falls Low Elmer Falls Low Jerden Falls Low Eatonville Falls Barely Flowing Shingle Mill Falls Barely Flowing Singing Waters Falls Barely Flowing Whitaker Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 90°F

Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Sunny Best
Fri 88°F Sunny
Ind 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Prospect

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate ยท 2100 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Jerden Falls Low ยท 399 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Elmer Falls Low ยท 399 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Eagle Falls Low ยท 399 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Dicob Falls Low ยท 399 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Sliding Falls Barely Flowing ยท 448 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Prospect (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Prospect (29 waterfalls)

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

Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

13.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

32.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Prospect

Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

49.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

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

High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

32.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

5.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

24.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eatonville Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Button Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Dicob Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Prospect

Are there free waterfalls near Prospect?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Prospect, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Prospect?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Prospect, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Prospect?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Prospect, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Prospect?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Prospect, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Prospect?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Prospect?

The shortest waterfall hike near Prospect is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Prospect?

The tallest waterfall near Prospect is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Prospect?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Prospect has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Prospect?

The closest waterfall to Prospect is Mill Dam Falls, approximately 1 miles away.

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