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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 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 Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Moderate Winns Pond Low Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 60°F

Tue 60°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Wed 67°F Rain Showers
Thu 59°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

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

Bucktail Falls

16.3 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.

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Syracuse

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Edwards Falls

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

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Bucktail Falls

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

Perryville Falls

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

Chittenango Falls

New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Delphi Falls

18.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winns Pond

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

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

27.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

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

Stockbridge Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

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

Salmon River Falls

25.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 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 13 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 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Syracuse?

There are 18 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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