Waterfall Hikes Near Utica, NY

116,766 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Trenton Falls put this corner of New York on the map in the 1800s, when tourists rode up to watch West Canada Creek tear through its gorge. From Utica the walk today is an easy mile and a half. Sherman Falls near Clinton takes two miles with 300 feet of gain, dogs allowed. The High Falls group offers upper and lower drops on short easy trails, and Crandall Falls is half a mile. Forty-three falls in fifty miles, one of the deeper lists in the state.

Located at 43.0962°N, -75.2261°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Utica

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

42 waterfalls near Utica have live flow data today

Agers Falls Barely Flowing Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Brickyard Falls Barely Flowing Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Low Eagle Falls Low Elmer Falls Low Jerden Falls Low Eatonville Falls Barely Flowing Shingle Mill Falls Barely Flowing Singing Waters Falls Barely Flowing Whitaker Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Pratts Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Low Tinker Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Low

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Tod 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 72°F Light Rain
Fri 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 57°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 53°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 51°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 55°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Utica

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Judds Falls Moderate ยท 3 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Canajoharie Falls Moderate ยท 3 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Pratts Falls Moderate ยท 17 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Moderate ยท 17 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Leatherstocking Falls Moderate ยท 3 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Spicer Falls Low ยท 79 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Utica (27 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Sherman Falls in New York, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Sherman Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Utica (24 waterfalls)

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

Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 42 Waterfalls Near Utica

LiDAR terrain view around Sherman Falls in New York, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Sherman Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

12.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

12.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Button Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Button Falls

16.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

19.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

29.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

30.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Saint Marys Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Saint Marys Falls

31.3 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Singing Waters Falls in New York, about 67 feet of drop LiDAR

Singing Waters Falls

31.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

31.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Shingle Mill Falls in New York, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Shingle Mill Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

34.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Utica

Are there free waterfalls near Utica?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Utica?

There are 27 easy waterfall hikes near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Utica?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Utica?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Utica, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Utica?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Utica?

The shortest waterfall hike near Utica is Agers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Utica?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Utica?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Utica have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Utica?

The closest waterfall to Utica is Sherman Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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