Waterfall Hikes Near Port Leyden, NY

613 residents
New York Time Zone
58 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Port Leyden? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Port Leyden. 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 43.5838°N, -75.3412°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Port Leyden

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

58 of 58 gauged

5 of 58 waterfalls near Port Leyden are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Burrville Cider Mill Falls Moderate Butternut Falls Moderate Childs Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Pleasant Creek Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Talcott Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Button Falls Strong Rexford Falls Strong Coopers Falls Moderate Rensselaer Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Dicob Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Elmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Jerden Falls Barely Flowing Kings Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Whitaker Falls Moderate Emeryville Falls Strong Fullerville Falls Strong Hazleton Falls Strong Limekiln Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Moderate Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate Stockbridge Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 76°F Partly Sunny
Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 74°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Port Leyden

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hazleton Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Fullerville Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Emeryville Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Button Falls Strong · 79 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Rexford Falls Strong · 79 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Christine Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Port Leyden (7 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.

Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

14.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Port Leyden (36 waterfalls)

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

Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

24.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

42.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eatonville Falls

5.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 58 Waterfalls Near Port Leyden

Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pleasant Creek Falls waterfall

Pleasant Creek Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Coopers Falls waterfall

Coopers Falls

7.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Touey Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 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

Plumb Brook Falls

44.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Basford Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

6.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaer Falls waterfall

Rensselaer Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Port Leyden

Are there free waterfalls near Port Leyden?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Port Leyden, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Port Leyden?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Port Leyden, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Port Leyden?

There are 36 dog-friendly waterfalls near Port Leyden, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Port Leyden?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Port Leyden, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Port Leyden?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Port Leyden?

The shortest waterfall hike near Port Leyden is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Port Leyden?

The tallest waterfall near Port Leyden is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Port Leyden require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Port Leyden requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Port Leyden?

The closest waterfall to Port Leyden is Lyons Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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