Waterfall Hikes Near Watkins Glen, NY

1,777 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watkins Glen? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watkins Glen. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.3801°N, -76.8673°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watkins Glen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 23 gauged

22 waterfalls near Watkins Glen have live flow data today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Fallbrook Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Low Taughannock Falls Low Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 61°F

Aft 60°F Sunny
Fri 56°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 61°F Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 58°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 60°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Watkins Glen

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bucktail Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Carpenter Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Shequaga Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Glenora Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Hector Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 44th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watkins Glen (11 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.

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

1.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

1.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

7.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Watkins Glen (11 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

13 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Watkins Glen

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

1.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

1.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenora Falls in New York, about 145 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenora Falls

7.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

13 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls

16.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 600 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

19.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Hosmer Falls in New York, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Hosmer Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Moonshine Falls in New York, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

Moonshine Falls

24.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Oskonsa Falls in New York, about 207 feet of drop LiDAR

Oskonsa Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

31.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aerial view around Parson Falls in New York Aerial

Parson Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Montville Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

36.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

41.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watkins Glen

Are there free waterfalls near Watkins Glen?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Watkins Glen, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watkins Glen?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Watkins Glen, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watkins Glen?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Watkins Glen, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watkins Glen?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Watkins Glen, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Watkins Glen?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Watkins Glen, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watkins Glen?

The shortest waterfall hike near Watkins Glen is Bear Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Watkins Glen?

The tallest waterfall near Watkins Glen is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watkins Glen?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Watkins Glen have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watkins Glen?

The closest waterfall to Watkins Glen is Aunt Sarahs Falls, approximately 1.8 miles away.

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Where to Stay

The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn

8.3 440 reviews
Lakeside Resort

Lakeside Resort

9.2 781 reviews
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

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The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

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