Waterfall Hikes Near Crystal Beach, NY

746 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crystal Beach? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crystal Beach. 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 42.8095°N, -77.2582°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crystal Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

4 of 32 waterfalls near Crystal Beach are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate Bear Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Cascade Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Honeoye Falls Moderate Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Lucifer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Moderate Triphammer Falls Moderate Stone Falls Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 73°F Partly Sunny
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Crystal Beach

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Roaring · 5880 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Middle Falls Roaring · 5880 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 5880 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 422 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Fall Brook Falls Moderate · 2810 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Honeoye Falls Moderate · 77 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crystal Beach (12 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.

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

46.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crystal Beach (21 waterfalls)

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

Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

45.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Crystal Beach

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

46.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

45.4 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
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hosmer Falls

21.8 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

Glenora Falls

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

Stone Falls

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

High Falls

1.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

37.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.9 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

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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crystal Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Crystal Beach, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crystal Beach?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Crystal Beach, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crystal Beach?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Beach, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crystal Beach?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Crystal Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Crystal Beach is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crystal Beach?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Crystal Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crystal Beach?

The closest waterfall to Crystal Beach is Honeoye Falls, approximately 21.1 miles away.

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