Waterfall Hikes Near Northwest Ithaca, NY

1,796 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Northwest Ithaca? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Northwest Ithaca. 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 42.4578°N, -76.5387°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Northwest Ithaca

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

17 of 27 waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Brickyard Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Strong Oak Tree Falls Strong Silver Thread Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 73°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Northwest Ithaca

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1450 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Ithaca Falls Strong · 459 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Taughannock Falls Strong · 164 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Lucifer Falls Strong · 164 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Bear Falls Strong · 66 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Oskonsa Falls Strong · 66 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Northwest Ithaca (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.

Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

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

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Glenora Falls

22 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Northwest Ithaca (16 waterfalls)

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

Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Northwest Ithaca

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

17.7 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
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 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
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Northwest Ithaca

Are there free waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Northwest Ithaca?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Northwest Ithaca, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Northwest Ithaca?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Northwest Ithaca?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca?

The tallest waterfall near Northwest Ithaca is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Northwest Ithaca?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Northwest Ithaca have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Northwest Ithaca?

The closest waterfall to Northwest Ithaca is Ithaca Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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