Waterfall Hikes Near Utica, NY

116,766 residents
New York Time Zone
42 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

42 of 42 gauged

16 of 42 waterfalls near Utica are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 58°F

Sun 41°F Partly Sunny
Mon 46°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 52°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 55°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 58°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 58°F Partly Sunny
Sat 58°F Partly Sunny

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 Tinker Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Strong ยท 4340 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Strong ยท 4340 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Spicer Falls Strong ยท 404 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 White Store Falls Strong ยท 704 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Saint Marys Falls Strong ยท 704 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Utica (27 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.

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

Sherman Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

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

Mill Dam Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Utica (24 waterfalls)

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

Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 42 Waterfalls Near Utica

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
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

41.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
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
LiDAR terrain view around Spicer Falls in New York, about 98 feet of drop LiDAR

Spicer Falls

48.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Utica

Are there free waterfalls near Utica?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Utica?

There are 27 easy waterfall hikes near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Utica?

There are 24 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 is 1 waterfall that allows 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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