Waterfall Hikes Near South Lansing, NY

910 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Lansing? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Lansing. 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 42.5369°N, -76.4968°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Lansing

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near South Lansing have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Low Oak Tree Falls Low Silver Thread Falls Low Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 76°F

Thu 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near South Lansing

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Brickyard Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Chittenango Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Delphi Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Edwards Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Ithaca Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Spicer Falls Low · 90 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Lansing (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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Lansing (16 waterfalls)

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

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

5.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near South Lansing

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

26.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Lansing

Are there free waterfalls near South Lansing?

There are 13 free waterfalls near South Lansing, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Lansing?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near South Lansing, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Lansing?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Lansing, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Lansing?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Lansing, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Lansing?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Lansing?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Lansing?

The tallest waterfall near South Lansing is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Lansing?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near South Lansing have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Lansing?

The closest waterfall to South Lansing is Ithaca Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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