Waterfall Hikes Near Corning, NY

10,685 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nineteen falls circle Corning, and several never require you to leave the car. Montour Falls keeps Shequaga at the end of its main street, all 156 feet of it, with 90-foot Aunt Sarahs Falls showing from the highway on the way in. Hector Falls pours 165 feet beside the road partway up Seneca Lake. For actual trail, Fallbrook Falls gives an easy dog-friendly mile, and an 80-foot drop called Silver Thread costs three tenths of a mile on foot. Half an hour of driving covers most of this.

Located at 42.1470°N, -77.0561°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Corning

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

17 of 19 waterfalls near Corning are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Strong Clifton Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Fallbrook Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Lincoln Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Stone Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 75°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Corning

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1450 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Ithaca Falls Strong · 459 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Taughannock Falls Strong · 164 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Lucifer Falls Strong · 164 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Bear Falls Strong · 66 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 53 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Corning (6 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.

Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

22 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Corning (11 waterfalls)

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

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Corning

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

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

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Fallbrook Falls

33.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

27.5 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
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Hosmer Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

20.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

36.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Corning

Are there free waterfalls near Corning?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Corning?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Corning, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Corning?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Corning?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Corning, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Corning?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Corning?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Corning?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Corning?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Corning have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Corning?

The closest waterfall to Corning is Oskonsa Falls, approximately 11.3 miles away.

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