Waterfall Hikes Near Danby, NY

318 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Danby? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of 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 42.3567°N, -76.4817°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Danby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

15 of 28 waterfalls near Danby are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Cold Run Road Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Moderate Lincoln Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate 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 Spicer Falls Strong

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 73°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Danby

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1440 cfs 93rd 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 · 62 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Oskonsa Falls Strong · 62 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Danby (11 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

49.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Danby (18 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 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

All 28 Waterfalls Near Danby

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 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

Parson Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

27.5 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

Montville Falls

17.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

22 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

20.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Hosmer Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

22.3 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
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

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

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Spicer Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Danby

Are there free waterfalls near Danby?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Danby?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Danby, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Danby?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Danby?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Danby, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Danby?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Danby?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Danby?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Danby?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Danby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Danby?

The closest waterfall to Danby is Ithaca Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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