Waterfall Hikes Near West Danby, NY

221 residents
New_York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Danby? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Danby. 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 42.3248°N, -76.5281°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Danby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

2 of 24 waterfalls near West Danby are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Low Oskonsa Falls Low Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate The Cascades Strong Spicer Falls Moderate

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Thu 56°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 89°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Rain Showers Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Danby (9 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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Danby (14 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

5.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near West Danby

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

5.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

0.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

26 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Montville Falls waterfall

Montville Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Oskonsa Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Danby

Are there free waterfalls near West Danby?

There are 11 free waterfalls near West Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Danby?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near West Danby, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Danby?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Danby?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Danby?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Danby?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Danby is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Danby?

The tallest waterfall near West Danby is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Danby?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near West Danby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Danby?

The closest waterfall to West Danby is Lucifer Falls, approximately 6.1 miles away.

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