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 about 2 hours 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 3 hours ago

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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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

31.3 miles away

New York

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 200 ft

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

44 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 50 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

26.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

5.0 miles 300 ft

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

11.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

5.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 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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