Waterfall Hikes Near Watkins Glen, NY

1,777 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watkins Glen? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watkins Glen. These trails range from drive_up to moderate 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 22 gauged

22 waterfalls near Watkins Glen have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Silver Thread Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Oak Tree Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Hosmer Falls Moderate · 172 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 103 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watkins Glen (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.

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Watkins Glen (12 waterfalls)

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Watkins Glen

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

44.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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 8 easy waterfall hikes near Watkins Glen, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watkins Glen?

There are 12 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 2 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 Aunt Sarahs 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

9.4 827 reviews
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The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

8.7 363 reviews
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