Waterfall Hikes Near Meridian, NY

206 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Meridian? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Meridian. 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 43.1630°N, -76.5382°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Meridian

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

14 of 30 waterfalls near Meridian are flowing strongly today

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 Moderate Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong High Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Moderate Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Meridian

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Middle Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Ithaca Falls Strong · 459 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Taughannock Falls Strong · 188 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Lucifer Falls Strong · 188 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Meridian (11 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.

Carpenter Falls waterfall

Carpenter Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Meridian

Parson Falls

15.8 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
Clifton Falls waterfall

Clifton Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Montville Falls

17.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winns Pond

22.3 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

Hosmer Falls

21.8 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
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

26.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Perryville Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

5.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Meridian

Are there free waterfalls near Meridian?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Meridian?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Meridian, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Meridian?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Meridian?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Meridian, including Brickyard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Meridian?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Meridian?

The shortest waterfall hike near Meridian is Brickyard Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Meridian?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Meridian?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Meridian have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Meridian?

The closest waterfall to Meridian is Parson Falls, approximately 25.2 miles away.

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