Waterfall Hikes Near Smithville Flats, NY

344 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Smithville Flats? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Smithville Flats. 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 42.3944°N, -75.8105°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Smithville Flats

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

14 of 31 waterfalls near Smithville Flats are flowing strongly today

Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Brickyard Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Moderate Delphi Falls Moderate Edwards Falls Moderate Perryville Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Roaring Bucktail Falls Moderate Carpenter Falls Moderate Fellows Falls Moderate Tinker Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Button Falls Strong Rexford Falls Strong Ithaca Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Winns Pond Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Stockbridge Falls Moderate Spicer Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 77°F Partly Sunny
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 72°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 73°F Partly Sunny
Wed 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Smithville Flats

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1080 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1420 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Bucks Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 93rd 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 Smithville Flats (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.

Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

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

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Smithville Flats (22 waterfalls)

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

Saint Marys Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Smithville Flats

White Store Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Delphi Falls waterfall

Delphi Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Saint Marys Falls

22.4 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
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

15.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

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

Perryville Falls

7.6 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

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

Fellows Falls

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

Edwards Falls

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

Stockbridge Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Brickyard Falls waterfall CC

Brickyard Falls

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

Bucks Falls

27.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucktail Falls waterfall

Bucktail Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Smithville Flats

Are there free waterfalls near Smithville Flats?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Smithville Flats, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Smithville Flats?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Smithville Flats?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Smithville Flats, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Smithville Flats?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Smithville Flats, including Aunt Sarahs Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Smithville Flats?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Smithville Flats, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Smithville Flats?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Smithville Flats?

The tallest waterfall near Smithville Flats is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Smithville Flats?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Smithville Flats have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Smithville Flats?

The closest waterfall to Smithville Flats is White Store Falls, approximately 20.7 miles away.

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