Waterfall Hikes Near Newark, NY

9,076 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newark? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newark. 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 43.0418°N, -77.0930°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newark

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

19 of 23 waterfalls near Newark are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Brickyard Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Fall Brook Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Honeoye Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Triphammer Falls Moderate Taughannock Falls Strong Stone Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 76°F Partly Sunny
Sat 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Newark

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 440 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Middle Falls Roaring · 4910 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 4910 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 4910 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Fall Brook Falls Roaring · 3620 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Taughannock Falls Strong · 164 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newark (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.

Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

46.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

1.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Newark (13 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Newark

Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newark

Are there free waterfalls near Newark?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Newark, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newark?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Newark, including Bucktail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newark?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newark, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newark, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newark?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Newark, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newark?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Newark?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newark?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Newark have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newark?

The closest waterfall to Newark is Honeoye Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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