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

24 waterfalls near West Danby 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 Fellows Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Barely Flowing Montville Falls Barely Flowing Moonshine Falls Barely Flowing Parson Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Low Spicer Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 89°F

Mon 89°F Sunny Best
Tue 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Danby

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ithaca Falls Low · 47 cfs 10th percentile
  2. 2 Bear Falls Barely Flowing · 18 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 70 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing · 18 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Spicer Falls Barely Flowing · 169 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 6th percentile

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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

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

Hector Falls

14.6 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

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

Taughannock Falls

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

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near West Danby

Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Danby

Are there free waterfalls near West Danby?

There are 12 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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