Waterfall Hikes Near Rushville, NY

547 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rushville? There are 32 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

32 of 32 gauged

32 waterfalls near Rushville 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 Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Low High Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Honeoye Falls Low Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Triphammer Falls Low Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sat 78°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Rushville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile

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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

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Honeoye Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Rushville

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rushville

Are there free waterfalls near Rushville?

There are 14 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 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rushville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rushville?

There are 23 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 miles away.

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