Waterfall Hikes Near Hammondsport, NY

569 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hammondsport anchors the quiet south end of Keuka Lake, and most of its waterfalls wait one lake east. Shequaga Falls pours 156 feet beside the village street in Montour Falls; you can see it from the car. Aunt Sarahs Falls, 90 feet, is another roadside view on the way. Bear Falls gives you a real walk, a mile with 200 feet of gain and dogs allowed. Hector Falls drops 165 feet above the Seneca Lake road. Twenty-four falls inside the circle, heavy on drive-up views suited to a wine-trail kind of day.

Located at 42.4082°N, -77.2234°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hammondsport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

22 of 24 waterfalls near Hammondsport are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Fall Brook Falls Roaring Fallbrook Falls Strong Honeoye Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Triphammer Falls Moderate Stone Falls Strong

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hammondsport

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Fall Brook Falls Roaring · 3620 cfs 92nd 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 Honeoye Falls Strong · 106 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Bear Falls Strong · 66 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hammondsport (8 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.

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
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hammondsport (14 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 24 Waterfalls Near Hammondsport

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

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

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
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

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
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

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

Lower Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

45.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hammondsport

Are there free waterfalls near Hammondsport?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hammondsport?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Hammondsport, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hammondsport?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hammondsport?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hammondsport, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hammondsport?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hammondsport, including Lucifer Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hammondsport?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hammondsport?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hammondsport?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Hammondsport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hammondsport?

The closest waterfall to Hammondsport is Hector Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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