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

10 of 43 waterfalls near Utica are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy · 68°F

Tue 68°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy Best
Wed 73°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 79°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 69°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 62°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Utica

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Stockbridge Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascades Roaring · 23 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Pratts Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 18 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Tinker Falls Strong · 6 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Utica (28 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.

Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

12.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

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

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

LiDAR terrain view around Sherman Falls in New York, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Sherman Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Utica

Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

34.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eatonville Falls in New York, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Eatonville Falls

35.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

36.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Winns Pond in New York, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Winns Pond

36.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

37.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around White Store Falls in New York, about 83 feet of drop LiDAR

White Store Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Dicob Falls in New York, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Dicob Falls

40.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

40.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

40.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

40.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

41.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

41.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

46.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jerden Falls in New York, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Jerden Falls

48.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

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 28 easy waterfall hikes near Utica, including Agers 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 0.1 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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