Waterfall Hikes Near West Danby, NY

221 residents

New York Time Zone

29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Danby? There are 29 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

29 of 29 gauged

9 of 29 waterfalls near West Danby are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Low Carpenter Falls Low Fellows Falls Low Tinker Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Roaring Oak Tree Falls Roaring Silver Thread Falls Roaring Ithaca Falls Barely Flowing Lucifer Falls Roaring Taughannock Falls Roaring The Cascades Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Thu 80°F Partly Sunny

Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 79°F Sunny Best

Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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Updated about 1 hour ago

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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

24.6 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Hector Falls

47.3 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Danby (18 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls

21.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Taughannock Falls

29.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 250 ft

Shequaga Falls

3.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Aunt Sarahs Falls

3.8 miles away

47.3 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Buttermilk Falls

17 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Parson Falls

38.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

36.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

21.1 miles away

New York

Easy

0.4 miles 100 ft

Oak Tree Falls

21.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Oskonsa Falls

42.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tinker Falls

49.4 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 16 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 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Danby?

There are 19 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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