Waterfall Hikes Near Union Springs, NY

1,280 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Union Springs? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Union Springs. 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 42.8457°N, -76.6909°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Union Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near Union Springs have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing 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 Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Honeoye Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Low Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sat 78°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Union Springs

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Honeoye Falls Low · 16 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Union Springs (12 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

17.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Union Springs

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
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 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

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

24.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Pratts Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Union Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Union Springs?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Union Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Union Springs?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Union Springs, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Union Springs?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Union Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Union Springs?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Union Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Union Springs?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Union Springs, including Lucifer Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Union Springs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Union Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Union Springs is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Union Springs?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Union Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Union Springs?

The closest waterfall to Union Springs is Clifton Falls, approximately 5.2 miles away.

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