Waterfall Hikes Near Hornell, NY

8,208 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Hornell the waterfall trip that matters is Letchworth, under an hour north, where the Genesee digs its big gorge. Middle Falls stands 107 feet tall with a half mile of walking, and Lower Falls asks a mile and a half with 200 feet of gain. Nearer town, Stone Falls takes two miles and 300 feet of climbing. Triphammer Falls drops 55 feet after a half mile. Twenty-two falls land inside fifty miles, and dogs join on nearly every trail listed.

Located at 42.3333°N, -77.6633°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hornell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

21 of 22 waterfalls near Hornell are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Strong Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Strong Fall Brook Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Honeoye Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Triphammer Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Strong Stone Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 73°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hornell

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 401 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Middle Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Fall Brook Falls Roaring · 3680 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Angel Falls Strong · 453 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hornell (9 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.

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

44 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hornell (16 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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

All 22 Waterfalls Near Hornell

Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 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
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
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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

31.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hornell

Are there free waterfalls near Hornell?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Hornell, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hornell?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Hornell, including Angel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hornell?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hornell, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hornell?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hornell, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hornell?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hornell?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hornell is Angel Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hornell?

The tallest waterfall near Hornell is Hector Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hornell?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Hornell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hornell?

The closest waterfall to Hornell is Stone Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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