Waterfall Hikes Near Utica, NY

116,766 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Trenton Falls put this corner of New York on the map in the 1800s, when tourists rode up to watch West Canada Creek tear through its gorge. From Utica the walk today is an easy mile and a half. Sherman Falls near Clinton takes two miles with 300 feet of gain, dogs allowed. The High Falls group offers upper and lower drops on short easy trails, and Crandall Falls is half a mile. Forty-three falls in fifty miles, one of the deeper lists in the state.

Located at 43.0962°N, -75.2261°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Utica

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

7 of 43 waterfalls near Utica are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Barely Flowing Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Lower High Falls Roaring Mill Dam Falls Roaring Sherman Falls Roaring Upper High Falls Roaring Trenton Falls Roaring Dicob Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Elmer Falls Barely Flowing Jerden Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Low Shingle Mill Falls Low Singing Waters Falls Low Whitaker Falls Low Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Limekiln Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 81°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Utica

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 1450 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 1450 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Limekiln Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 T Lake Falls Moderate · 101 cfs 25th percentile
  5. 5 Agers Falls Low · 212 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Rexford Falls Low · 110 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Utica (8 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Utica (32 waterfalls)

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Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Utica

Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Button Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

20.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

48.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

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

Chittenango Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

13.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Utica

Are there free waterfalls near Utica?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Utica?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Utica, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Utica?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Utica?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Utica?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Utica, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Utica?

The shortest waterfall hike near Utica is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Utica?

The tallest waterfall near Utica is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Utica?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Utica have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Utica?

The closest waterfall to Utica is Sherman Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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