Waterfall Hikes Near SUNY Oswego, NY

3,338 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near SUNY Oswego? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of SUNY Oswego. 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 43.4515°N, -76.5439°W

Map of Waterfalls Near SUNY Oswego

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near SUNY Oswego have live flow data today

Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Talcott Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Moderate

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 73°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near SUNY Oswego

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Pratts Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Talcott Falls Barely Flowing · 1110 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near SUNY Oswego (4 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.

Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around SUNY Oswego (10 waterfalls)

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

Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

20.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near SUNY Oswego

Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

20.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 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
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

17.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 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
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Edwards Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near SUNY Oswego

Are there free waterfalls near SUNY Oswego?

There are 9 free waterfalls near SUNY Oswego, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near SUNY Oswego?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near SUNY Oswego, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in SUNY Oswego?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near SUNY Oswego, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near SUNY Oswego?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near SUNY Oswego, including Brickyard Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near SUNY Oswego?

The shortest waterfall hike near SUNY Oswego is Beaver Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near SUNY Oswego?

The tallest waterfall near SUNY Oswego is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around SUNY Oswego?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near SUNY Oswego have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to SUNY Oswego?

The closest waterfall to SUNY Oswego is Salmon River Falls, approximately 30.2 miles away.

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