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 Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing 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 about 3 hours 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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

41.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

8.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

12.5 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

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.7 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 50 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.6 miles away

New York

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

43.2 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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 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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