Waterfall Hikes Near Freeville, NY

468 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Freeville? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Freeville. 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 42.5114°N, -76.3457°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Freeville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

17 of 30 waterfalls near Freeville 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 Roaring Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Ithaca Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Rexford Falls Strong Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 71°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 71°F Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Freeville

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 Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Shequaga Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Freeville (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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Carpenter Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Freeville (19 waterfalls)

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

Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

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

Lucifer Falls

5.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Freeville

Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

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

Pratts Falls

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

Delphi Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Saint Marys Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Freeville

Are there free waterfalls near Freeville?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Freeville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Freeville?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Freeville, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Freeville?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Freeville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Freeville?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Freeville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Freeville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Freeville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Freeville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Freeville?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Freeville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Freeville?

The closest waterfall to Freeville is Ithaca Falls, approximately 9 miles away.

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