Waterfall Hikes Near Shortsville, NY

1,745 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shortsville? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shortsville. 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 42.9556°N, -77.2227°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shortsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

22 of 25 waterfalls near Shortsville are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Strong 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 · 76°F

Aft 77°F Partly Sunny
Sat 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Shortsville

Updated about 2 hours 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 Cascade Falls Strong · 142 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shortsville (10 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 Shortsville (14 waterfalls)

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

Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Shortsville

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
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

37.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 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

Hosmer Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moonshine Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

31.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

45.4 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

Glenora Falls

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

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

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

Cascade Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shortsville

Are there free waterfalls near Shortsville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shortsville?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Shortsville, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shortsville?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shortsville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shortsville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shortsville, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shortsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shortsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Shortsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shortsville?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Shortsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shortsville?

The closest waterfall to Shortsville is Honeoye Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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