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

8 of 26 waterfalls near Johnson City are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Johnson City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 16300 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Nay Aug Falls Roaring · 330 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 769 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 1040 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Bucks Falls Strong · 94 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Ithaca Falls Strong · 337 cfs 78th 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

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

9.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

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

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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