Waterfall Hikes Near McGraw, NY

1,261 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McGraw? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McGraw. 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 42.5938°N, -76.0975°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McGraw

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

9 of 34 waterfalls near McGraw are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Moderate Glenora Falls Moderate Hector Falls Moderate Shequaga Falls Moderate 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 Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Button Falls Moderate Rexford Falls Moderate Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Winns Pond Moderate Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 72°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near McGraw

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1440 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Ithaca Falls Strong · 372 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Taughannock Falls Strong · 138 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Lucifer Falls Strong · 138 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Spicer Falls Strong · 490 cfs 77th percentile
  6. 6 Parson Falls Strong · 245 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McGraw (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.

Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

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

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McGraw (21 waterfalls)

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

Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near McGraw

Hosmer Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

White Store Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saint Marys Falls

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

Stockbridge Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Winns Pond

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

22 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
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

Button Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McGraw

Are there free waterfalls near McGraw?

There are 17 free waterfalls near McGraw, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McGraw?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McGraw?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near McGraw, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McGraw?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near McGraw, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McGraw?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near McGraw, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McGraw?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near McGraw?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McGraw?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near McGraw have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McGraw?

The closest waterfall to McGraw is Tinker Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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