Waterfall Hikes Near Union Springs, NY

1,280 residents
New_York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Union Springs? There are 27 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

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Union Springs have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Low Glenora Falls Low Hector Falls Low Shequaga Falls Low Brickyard Falls Low Chittenango Falls Low Delphi Falls Low Edwards Falls Low Perryville Falls Low Bucktail Falls Barely Flowing Carpenter Falls Barely Flowing Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Low Oak Tree Falls Low Silver Thread Falls Low Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sun 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 58°F Partly Sunny
Fri 65°F Partly Sunny
Sat 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

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

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Union Springs

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
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

32.8 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
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Glenora Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Ithaca Falls

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

Hector Falls

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

Tinker Falls

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

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Pratts Falls

7.3 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 14 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 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Union Springs, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Union Springs?

There are 18 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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