Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City, NY

15,229 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnson City? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Johnson City. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.1230°N, -75.9624°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

12 of 26 waterfalls near Johnson City are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Roaring Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Nay Aug Falls Roaring Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Rexford Falls Strong Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Spicer Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 77°F Partly Sunny
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 72°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Johnson City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 11900 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 988 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1450 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Nay Aug Falls Roaring · 314 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Bucks Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Ithaca Falls Strong · 459 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City (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.

Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnson City (20 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

27.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Delphi Falls

24.7 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 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
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Edwards Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

Montville Falls

17.3 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Are there free waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnson City?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City is Aunt Sarahs Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnson City?

The tallest waterfall near Johnson City is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johnson City?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Johnson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnson City?

The closest waterfall to Johnson City is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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