Waterfall Hikes Near Trumansburg, NY

1,485 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Trumansburg? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Trumansburg. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.5410°N, -76.6618°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Trumansburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Trumansburg have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Trumansburg

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spicer Falls Moderate · 180 cfs 45th percentile
  2. 2 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Fellows Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Tinker Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Clifton Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 44th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Trumansburg (11 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.

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Trumansburg (15 waterfalls)

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

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Trumansburg

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

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

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Trumansburg

Are there free waterfalls near Trumansburg?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Trumansburg, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Trumansburg?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Trumansburg, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Trumansburg?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Trumansburg, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Trumansburg?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Trumansburg, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Trumansburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Trumansburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Trumansburg is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Trumansburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Trumansburg?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Trumansburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Trumansburg?

The closest waterfall to Trumansburg is Taughannock Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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