Waterfall Hikes Near Syracuse, NY

410,732 residents
New York Time Zone
30 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 30 gauged

3 of 29 waterfalls near Syracuse are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Fri 58°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 57°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 67°F Partly Sunny
Tue 69°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 68°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Syracuse

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Strong · 21 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Strong · 21 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Tinker Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Syracuse (15 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.

Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

9.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

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

The Cascades

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

14.8 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.

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

11.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Syracuse

LiDAR terrain view around Mad River Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Mad River Falls

40.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

42.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

42.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Buttermilk Falls

46.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 600 ft
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

48.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Button Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Button Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

49.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Syracuse

Are there free waterfalls near Syracuse?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Syracuse, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Syracuse?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Syracuse, including Brickyard 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 3 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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