Waterfall Hikes Near Rushville, NY

547 residents
New_York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rushville? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rushville. 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 42.7612°N, -77.2280°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rushville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Rushville is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 52°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 65°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 84°F Partly Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 76°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rushville (12 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

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

19 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Rushville

Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

19 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

24.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

7.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Oskonsa Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

34.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 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
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

5.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rushville

Are there free waterfalls near Rushville?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Rushville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rushville?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Rushville, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rushville?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rushville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rushville?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rushville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rushville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rushville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rushville?

The tallest waterfall near Rushville is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rushville?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Rushville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rushville?

The closest waterfall to Rushville is Silver Thread Falls, approximately 23.0 miles away.

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