Waterfall Hikes Near Cayuga, NY

387 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The village of Cayuga holds down the flat north end of its lake, where the outlet drifts toward the canal and nothing drops very far. Carpenter Falls is the nearest real plunge, 90 feet on the west side of Skaneateles Lake, a half-mile walk with dogs allowed. Oak Tree Falls takes two miles and 300 feet of gain. Silver Thread Falls, 80 feet, needs only three tenths of a mile. Thirty-two falls ring the village, and the biggest of them cluster toward the gorge country at the southern ends of the lakes.

Located at 42.9191°N, -76.7265°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

14 of 32 waterfalls near Cayuga are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong High Falls Strong Honeoye Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Winns Pond Moderate Triphammer Falls Moderate Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cayuga

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Strong · 3460 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Honeoye Falls Strong · 102 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Ithaca Falls Strong · 372 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Taughannock Falls Strong · 138 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Lucifer Falls Strong · 138 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Spicer Falls Strong · 490 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cayuga (13 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.

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

20.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

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

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Parson Falls

15.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Montville Falls

17.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenora Falls

22 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Lucifer Falls

5.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

26.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cayuga

Are there free waterfalls near Cayuga?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Cayuga, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cayuga?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Cayuga, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cayuga?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cayuga, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cayuga?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cayuga?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cayuga?

The tallest waterfall near Cayuga is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cayuga?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Cayuga have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cayuga?

The closest waterfall to Cayuga is Clifton Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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