Waterfall Hikes Near Syracuse, NY

410,732 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Chittenango Falls drops 167 feet into its gorge about half an hour southeast of Syracuse, and the half-mile loop to the base costs only 100 feet of climbing back out. Pratts Falls runs 137 feet in a county park closer to town, with a 1.3-mile loop. Dogs are allowed at both. Brickyard Falls in Manlius is barely a walk, two tenths of a mile for a 20-foot drop. Twenty-nine falls make the list, thick on the ground once you get into the hills south of the Thruway.

Located at 43.0407°N, -76.1437°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Syracuse

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Syracuse have live flow data today

Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Low The Cascades Low Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Talcott Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Sat 81°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Syracuse

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

  1. 1 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 170 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 170 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Rexford Falls Low · 110 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Button Falls Low · 110 cfs 16th percentile

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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.

Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Syracuse (19 waterfalls)

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

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

34.6 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Syracuse

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
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
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Perryville Falls

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

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 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

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Syracuse

Are there free waterfalls near Syracuse?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Syracuse?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Syracuse, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Syracuse?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Syracuse?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Syracuse?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Syracuse?

The shortest waterfall hike near Syracuse is Brickyard Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Syracuse?

The tallest waterfall near Syracuse is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Syracuse?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Syracuse have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Syracuse?

The closest waterfall to Syracuse is Brickyard Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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