Waterfall Hikes Near West Carthage, NY

1,632 residents
New York Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Carthage? There are 57 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Carthage. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.9730°N, -75.6219°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Carthage

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

57 of 57 gauged

18 of 57 waterfalls near West Carthage are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Barely Flowing Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Basford Falls Strong Browns Falls Strong Copper Rock Falls Strong Flat Rock Falls Strong Greenwood Falls Strong High Falls Strong Madison Chute Strong Newton Falls Strong Plumb Brook Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rock Dam Falls Strong Sinclair Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Sliding Falls Strong Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Burrville Cider Mill Falls Barely Flowing Butternut Falls Barely Flowing Catfish Falls Barely Flowing Childs Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Pleasant Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Talcott Falls Barely Flowing Sperrys Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Coopers Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rensselaer Falls Moderate Rushton Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Moderate Dicob Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Elmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Jerden Falls Moderate Kings Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Low Shingle Mill Falls Low Singing Waters Falls Low Whitaker Falls Low Emeryville Falls Roaring Fullerville Falls Roaring Hazleton Falls Roaring Harper Falls Low Lampsons Falls Low Pelkys Falls Low Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Barely Flowing Touey Falls Barely Flowing Ferguson Waterfall Roaring

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Sat 74°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near West Carthage

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ferguson Waterfall Roaring ยท 30 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hazleton Falls Roaring ยท 133 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Fullerville Falls Roaring ยท 133 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Emeryville Falls Roaring ยท 133 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Jacksons Falls Strong ยท 516 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Harts Falls Strong ยท 516 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Carthage (7 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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

49.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Carthage (36 waterfalls)

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

Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

11.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

9.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 57 Waterfalls Near West Carthage

Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

6.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

2.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaer Falls waterfall

Rensselaer Falls

15.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lampsons Falls waterfall

Lampsons Falls

35.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacksons Falls waterfall

Jacksons Falls

26.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

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

Harper Falls

5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelkys Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

20.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

31.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rushton Falls waterfall

Rushton Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Carthage

Are there free waterfalls near West Carthage?

There are 32 free waterfalls near West Carthage, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Carthage?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near West Carthage, including Ferguson Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Carthage?

There are 36 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Carthage, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Carthage?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Carthage, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Carthage?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Carthage, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Carthage?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Carthage is Agers Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Carthage?

The tallest waterfall near West Carthage is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near West Carthage require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near West Carthage requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Carthage?

Yes, 1 waterfall near West Carthage has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Carthage?

The closest waterfall to West Carthage is Kings Falls, approximately 3.2 miles away.

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