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

43 waterfalls near Utica have live flow data today

Agers Falls Low Lyons Falls Low Pixley Falls Low Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Eagle Falls Low Elmer Falls Low Jerden Falls Low 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 Moderate Tinker Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours 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 Limekiln Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 T Lake Falls Moderate · 101 cfs 25th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1320 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1320 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Jerden Falls Low · 284 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Elmer Falls Low · 284 cfs 20th 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

Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eatonville Falls

24.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

White Store Falls

16 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

17 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Dicob Falls

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

Whitaker Falls

20.6 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
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Limekiln Falls

30.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

The Cascades

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jerden Falls

21 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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