Waterfall Hikes Near Syracuse, NY

410,732 residents
New_York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Syracuse sits on a glaciated upland between the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario, with rolling hills, bedrock gorges, and limestone escarpments feeding dozens of streams and cascades within 50 miles. Trails range from rugged canyon scrambles through old-growth hemlock and maple to short roadside drops and easy boardwalk walks, with the majority rated moderate; spring snowmelt and seasonal rains produce the most dramatic flows.

Located at 43.0407°N, -76.1437°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Syracuse

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Syracuse (9 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.

11.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
27.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Syracuse (18 waterfalls)

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

8.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
11.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
27.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Syracuse With Waterfalls

8.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
11.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
27.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
14.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
14.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
20.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
16.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
17.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
6.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
40.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
39.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
21.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft