Waterfalls of New York State
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In the summer of 2008, Danish artist Olafur Eliasson erected 4 artificial waterfalls around the East River and the New York Harbor. Some say it was worth the effort. Some say it was a huge disappointment. And then there was some controversy about killing nearby trees. These “waterfalls” are long gone, but you can still read an archive of our 2008 coverage of this public art display.
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Cohoes Falls |
Map | A massive falls, 75 ft high and 1000 ft wide on the Mohawk River. | 1 fall | ||
Dickinson Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these large multi-tiered falls on Hannacrois Creek. |
unknown | ||
Fox Creek Falls |
Map | A series of cascades, from 3 to 10 ft high in a town park in Berne. A former mill site. | 5 falls | ||
Hannacroix Ravine |
Map | A (usually dry) waterfall in this ravine on Nature Conservancy property. | 1 fall | ||
Horton Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these massive falls on Vly Creek. |
unknown | ||
John Boyd Thacher State Park |
Map | This State Park has miles of trails and over 20 waterfalls along the Helderberg Escarpment. | multiple falls | ||
Partridge Run Falls |
Map | Several accessible waterfalls in the Partridge Run Game Management Area, west of Albany. | 4 falls | ||
Rensselaerville Falls |
Map | A 70 ft falls in the Edmond Niles Huyck Nature Preserve 30 miles southwest of Albany. | 1 fall |
Allen Lake
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Map | Not much is known about these falls in Allen Lake State Forest. | unknown | ||
Hume Falls |
Map | An estimated 30 ft high, roadside falls on Cold Creek in the village of Hume. | 1 fall | ||
Mills Mills Falls |
Map | A 12 ft dam waterfall leads to a series of cascades totaling 17 ft. (Private Property. No trespassing) Visible from the roadside. | multiple falls | ||
Sun Valley Campsite Falls |
Map | This private campground features three waterfalls along a small stretch of Canaserga Creek. Campground Website. | 3 falls | ||
Wiscoy Falls |
Map | A 40 ft series of 5 drops make up this picturesque creek. | 1 fall |
Cattaraugus County
Bridal Falls |
Map | A 40 ft high seasonal falls that empties into Stoddard Creek in Allegany State Park. | 1 fall | ||
Riceville Falls |
Map | Estimated 40 ft high falls on Gooseneck Creek in Riceville. (Property status unknown). Possibly visible from Rt. 240 (county Rt. 32). | 1 fall | ||
Schoolmarm Falls |
Map | Often called Waterman’s Cascade or Buttermilk Falls, this 70 ft high ribbon cascade is a roadside falls east of Zoar Valley. |
1 fall | ||
Waterman’s Cascade |
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See Schoolmarm Falls | |||
Zoar Valley Waterfalls |
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Zoar Valley, a state Multi-Use Area, is home to over 14 waterfalls; most of which are publically accessible. Zoar Valley falls within Erie and Cattaraugus counties. Some unnamed, private falls are not listed here. The falls can be grouped into 2 sections of the valley: |
14+ falls | ||
| Cattaraugus Creek Falls: | 6 Falls | ||||
-Barebutt Falls |
An 80 ft falls segmented into 7 drops (only 2 being visible). | ||||
-Bare buns Falls |
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See Barebutt Falls | |||
-Bridal Veil Falls |
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See Ross’s Falls | |||
-Free Fall Falls |
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See Stony Creek Falls | |||
-Holcomb Falls |
An 80 ft drop. Accessible by raft and a short hike. | ||||
-Plunge Cascade |
An 80 ft seasonal cascade down a tributary into Cattaraugus Creek. Accessible by raft and a short hike. | ||||
-Ross’s Falls |
A 120 ft tall, 50 ft wide cascade near the south branch junction. | ||||
-Skinny Dip Falls |
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See Ross’s Falls | |||
-Stony Creek Falls |
An 80 ft steep ribbon then falls directly into the main creek. Visible by raft. | ||||
| South Branch Cattaraugus Creek Falls: | 6+ Falls | ||||
-Big Falls |
An 18 ft plunge into the creek. This falls is on Nature Sanctuary Society of Western New York land. Society members are permitted to visit the falls if permission is granted. | ||||
-Buff Falls |
Map | A 120 ft tall seasonal ribbon cascade that empties into the south branch of Cattaraugus Creek. | |||
-Deer Lick Falls |
Map | An 80 ft falls segmented into 2 drops. Only the bottom 70 ft is visible. This falls is on The Nature Conservancy land and access is not permitted - Though you can still see the lower (6 ft tall) falls from state land. | |||
-Forty Falls |
Map | A 75 ft segmented cascade that passes under Forty Rd. | |||
-Gossamer Cascade |
Map | A 130 ft tall seasonal ribbon cascade that empties into the south branch of Cattaraugus Creek. | |||
-Plumb Brook Falls |
Map | This 45 ft ribbon cascade is on private property (no trespassing). |
Angel Falls |
See Carpenter Falls. | ||||
Carpenter Falls |
Map | A difficult trail leads to a breathtaking horseshoe gully with a powerful 90 ft ribbon plunge and a 62 ft freefall/cascade. The large cap rock allows visitors to walk behind the falls (with caution). | 4 falls (2 Accessible) |
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Clifton Falls |
Map | On the east end of Cayuga Lake, south of Wells College in Aurora. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Decker Creek Falls |
Map | One 10 ft and one 6 ft waterfall only 1/2 mile from Montville Falls. | 2 falls | ||
Fillmore Glen State Park |
Map | Similar to Watkins Glen and Stony Brook. A glacier-carved glen. | 5 falls | ||
Great Gully Falls |
Map | This deep ravine offers 3 small cascades and one 20 ft plunge. The majority of this gully is on private property. | 4 falls | ||
Montville Falls |
Map | A giant 75 ft cascade. Decker Creek falls is nearby. | 1 fall | ||
Moonshine Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on Paines Creek. | unknown | ||
New Hope Mill Falls |
Map | Two man-made falls help power a historical mill still in use today. | 2 dammed falls | ||
Parsons Falls |
Map | A 140 ft waterfall and another one of unknown height south of Owasco Lake near Moravia. Property status unknown. | 2 falls + |
Arkwright Falls |
Map | A 25 ft cascade finishes up this well-worn creek-walk up Canadaway Creek. A tributary creates a 28 ft ribbon cascade and punchbowl pools. (Access may be though Private Property). | 2 falls | ||
Beaver Creek Falls |
Map | Estimated 40 ft falls on Beaver Creek in the town of Sheridan. A short trail from a rest stop on Rt. 39 leads to the falls. Property status unknown. |
1 fall | ||
Hawley Dam Falls |
Map | An old dam once used by the Westfield water department creates this 8 ft fall. | 1 fall | ||
Laona Falls |
Map | A roadside, multi-tiered falls, totaling more than 30 ft in height, in the Village Laona, south of Fredonia. | 1 fall | ||
Shumla Falls |
Map | A 20 ft falls and a smaller falls on Canadaway Creek, south of Laona Falls. (Private Property) | 2 fall | ||
Skinny Dip Falls |
Map | As the name says, the pool below the 6 ft fall is within a nudist area. | Multiple falls | ||
Walnut Falls |
Map | A 20 ft roadside cascade set in the heart of the village of Forestville. | 1 fall |
Chippewa Falls |
Map | A 200 ft high seasonal ribbon falls along the Finger Lakes Trail in the Cuyler Hill State Forest near Cortland. | 1 fall | ||
Eddy Creek Falls |
Map | A 6 ft cascade and a 2 foot drop along the Finger Lakes Trail. South of Oxford. | 2 falls | ||
Rexford Falls |
Map | A 75 ft high drop on Mad Brook within a park, near Sherburne. | 1 fall | ||
Upperville Falls |
Map | An 8 ft high freefall on Pleasant Brook in Upperville. | 1 fall | ||
White Store Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on an unnamed tributary to Unadilla River. |
unknown |
Alice Falls |
Map | An estimated 35 ft cascade on the Ausable River in the town of Chesterfield. |
1 fall | ||
Kent Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on the Saranac River. |
1 fall | ||
Rainbow Falls |
Map | Two massive drops totaling 70 ft high on the Ausable River at Ausable Chasm. Easily one of the most popular waterfalls in Adirondack Park. | 1 fall |
Bebe Hill Falls |
Map | A 5 ft and 20 ft cascade in Bebe Hill State Forest. | 2 falls | ||
Davenport Falls |
Map | Near Spencertown, NY. Private Property – No trespassing | 2 falls | ||
High Falls |
Map | An estimated 150 ft falls in the High Falls Conservation Area. |
1 fall | ||
Rossman Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these man made falls on Kinderhook Creek. |
unknown | ||
Stuyvesant Falls |
Map | Two waterfalls, one with a man-made dam top on Kinderhook Creek, south of Albany. A popular local watering hole. | 2 falls |
Enchanted Hollow Falls |
Map | A small, seasonal waterfall, set in a beautiful section of Morgan Hill State Forest, along the Onondaga section of the Finger Lakes Trail. | 1 fall | ||
Hemlock Falls |
See Enchanted Hollow Falls. | ||||
Maxon Creek
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Map | Several small falls on Maxon Creek and its seasonal tributaries. | Multiple falls | ||
Morgan Hill Falls |
Map | Several small falls on Morgan Creek near Truxton. Property status unknown. | Multiple falls | ||
Spicer Falls |
Map | A 50 ft falls spread out like a fan. The Onondaga section of the Finger Lakes Trail passes through here, yet the property status of the falls is unknown. | 1 fall | ||
Tinker Falls |
Map | This tributary to Labrador Creek jumps 50 ft from a hanging caprock and then cascades another 30. | 1 fall |
Canada Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls in Canada Hollow. | unknown | ||
Stratton Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls which are located at the Stratton Falls Campground in Roxbury. |
unknown | ||
Thompkins Falls |
Map | Estimated to be 26 ft in height on the Barkaboom Stream. Property status unknown, but it can be viewed from the road. |
1 fall |
Akron Falls |
Map | Lower Akron Falls is roughly 44 ft high and Upper Falls is less than 30. Both are located along Murder Creek in Akron. | 2 falls | ||
Clarksburg Falls |
Map | A 20 ft roadside falls on Eighteenmile Creek in Clarksburg. Private Property – No trespassing | 1 fall | ||
Colden Falls |
Map | A 16 ft drop at a sharp bend in the west branch of Cazenovia Creek in the village of Colden. | 1 fall | ||
Emery Park Falls |
Map | This county park hosts 4 falls. North Emery Falls is roughly 40 ft high, South Emery Falls is less then 15 ft high, Emery Falls is 38 ft high, and Harrigan’s Falls is 5 ft high. | 4 falls | ||
Eternal Flame Falls |
Map | This unique, 30 ft high cascade is made from shale with high natural gas content. Small flames can be lit from the gas leaking from the rock behind the falls. | 3 falls | ||
Glen Falls |
Map | A multi-tiered falls, totaling 27 ft high in a small park in the village of Williamsville. | 1 fall | ||
Harrigan’s Falls |
See Emery Park Falls. | ||||
Serenity Falls |
Map | A small series of cascades within Forest Lawn Cemetery. Buffalo’s only natural waterfall. | 1 fall | ||
Tannery Falls |
Map | A 20 ft cascade into the west branch of Cazenovia Creek south of East Aurora. | 1 fall | ||
West Falls |
Map | A tiered natural drop of roughly 5 ft with a man-made dam of 4 ft in the village of West Falls. | 1 fall | ||
Zoar Valley Falls |
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Zoar Valley falls within Erie and Cattaraugus counties. Click here. | 13+ falls |
Artists Falls |
Map | A 20 ft high cascade in Gill Brook, a tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River. Additional falls (10-20 ft high) can be found upstream. | multiple falls | ||
Beaver Meadows Falls |
Map | 60 ft horsetail cascade falls on a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River. | 1 fall | ||
Beede Brook |
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See Dipper Brook | 9 fall | ||
Beer Walls Falls |
Map | A 150 ft cascade down a sheer cliff, often used by both rock and ice climbers. | 1 fall | ||
Birmingham Falls |
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See Rainbow Falls (2) | 9 fall | ||
Blue Ridge Falls |
Map | A stretch of The Branch, near Blue Ridge Campground, that features several small, turbulent drops. | multiple falls | ||
Bouquet River Falls (North Fork) |
Map | A relatively steep hike with plenty of waterfalls and a swimming hole. The first falls is right along Route 73. | 8 falls | ||
Bouquet River Falls (South Fork) |
Map | Several small falls on this stretch of the South Fork. | multiple falls | ||
Bushnell Falls |
Map | A 5 mile hike up Johns Brook from Keene Valley, will lead you to this 20 ft fall within a secluded gorge. | 1 fall | ||
Cascade Lake Falls |
Map | A large cascade, dropping over 100 ft from cascade mountain. Easily seen from Route 73. | 1 fall | ||
Deer Brook Falls |
Map | An 80 ft cascade is the centerpiece of Deer Brook, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River. Deer brook has numerous waterfalls- possible the most of any minor waterway in the Adirondacks. | multiple falls | ||
Dipper Brook |
Map | A steep gully near Keene Valley. | multiple falls | ||
Fairy Ladder Falls |
Map | A 90 ft high staircase cascade on Gill Brook, upstream from Artists Falls. Additional falls (10-20 ft high) can be found upstream. The highest (elevation) waterfall in the Adirondacks. | 1 fall | ||
Falls Brook |
Map | Several waterfalls, some on Private Property on this small creek north of Minerva. | multiple falls | ||
Falls of Clarion |
Map | Downstream from Lachute Falls, on the Ticonderoga River (the outlet of Lake George) is this wide falls and covered bridge. | 1 fall | ||
Flume Falls |
Map | A series of falls in a narrow tributary to the Ausable that total roughly 60 feet. | 3 falls | ||
Hague Brook Falls |
Map | A 15 ft high and a 10 ft high roadside falls on Hague Brook near Hague. | 2 falls | ||
Hanging Spear Falls |
Map | An 80 ft high, hourglass shaped falls on the Opalescent River near Calamity Mtn. | 1 fall | ||
High Falls Gorge |
Map | This commercial property features well maintained trails and bridges to get you excellent views of Climax (50 ft), Rainbow, Mini, and Main Falls. The Falls total roughly 100 ft over a 700 ft stretch of the Ausable River. | 4 falls | ||
Hoffman Notch |
Map | Several small waterfalls along the steep northern end of Hoffman Notch Brook. | multiple falls | ||
Hoisington Brook Cascade |
Map | A small cascade under a stone footbridge in Westport, on Lake Champlain. | 1 fall | ||
Hulls Falls |
Map | A wide, 20 ft high falls on the east branch of the Ausable River, south of Keene. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Indian Falls |
Map | A 25 ft high falls on Marcy brook that overlooks the MacIntyre Mountain Range and is a popular rest stop for hikers on their way to Mt Marcy; NY’s highest peak. | 1 fall | ||
Jay Falls |
Map | The East Branch of the Ausable River drops roughly 8 feet down this granite outcropping in Jay – 10 miles north of Keene. | 1 fall | ||
Knob Lock Mountain Falls |
Map | Several cascades along this tributary to The Branch, in the Green Mountain Wilderness area. | multiple falls | ||
La Chute Falls |
Map | A 35 ft high cascade on the Lake George’s outlet: Ticonderoga Creek over a dam, then 8 ft over a breached dam. | 3 falls | ||
Linsey Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on the Schroon River. |
unknown | ||
MacIntyre Brook Falls |
Map | The journey along the Algonquin Peak Trail to Wright Peak will lead you to this 15 ft cascade. | 1 fall | ||
Millers Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on the Cold River. The Northville-Placid Trail runs along the western bank of the river. |
unknown | ||
Mink Falls
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Map | A 1-15 ft drop in a small tributary to the Hudson, south of the Northwoods Club. | 1 fall | ||
Monument Falls |
Map | A short walk from Route 86 and your at this 8 ft high cascade on the Ausable River, near Lake Placid. | 1 fall | ||
Mossy Cascade Brook Falls |
Map | A 40 ft high cascade in Mossy Cascade Brook, a tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River, North of St. Huberts. Another 10 ft cascade is found along the way. | 2 falls | ||
Natural Stone Bridge |
Map | The commercial attraction Natural Stone Bridge and Caves on Trout Brook features an 8 foot waterfall, a marble natural stone bridge, and several caves (one of which with a waterfall within). | multiple falls | ||
Opalescent Falls |
Map | A 15 ft cascade on the Opalescent River, just downstream from Hanging Spear Falls. | 1 fall | ||
Ord Falls |
Map |
Nothing is known about these falls on the Hudson River |
unknown | ||
Paradise Alley |
Map | A small cascade in the shadow of Vanderwhacker Mountain. | 1 fall | ||
Pyramid Falls |
Map | Pyramid Creek, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has a 20 and 15 ft falls at a bend in the creek. The Cascades fan out from the top, forming a pyramid shape. | 2 falls | ||
Rainbow Falls (1) |
Map | A spectacular 150 ft cascade that fills its gorge with mist. Rainbow Brook is a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River at Lower Ausable Lake. | 1 fall | ||
Rainbow Falls (2) |
Map | Two massive drops totaling 70 ft high on the Ausable River at Ausable Chasm. Easily one of the most popular waterfalls in Adirondack Park. | 1 fall | ||
Roaring Brook Falls |
Map | A tall, narrow falls over 100 ft tall in two segments. The flow is low and it looks best in spring or after heavy rain. | 1 fall | ||
Rocky Falls |
Map | A small 6 ft falls and a lean-to on Indian Pass Brook near Heart Lake. | 1 fall | ||
Schroon Falls |
Map | A 6 ft drop on the Schroon River in the middle of Schroon Falls, NY. | 1 fall | ||
Split Rock Falls |
Map | A popular, picturesque drop that is unique and has a plunge pool in its mid-section and at the bottom. Check downstream for a second, smaller cascade. | 2 falls | ||
Staircase Falls |
Map | Several small (1-2 ft) drops lined up on Putnam Creek near Crown Point Center. | multiple falls | ||
[Unnamed Falls] |
Map | A 25 ft cascade near Lake Colden with other smaller falls along the way. | multiple falls | ||
[Unnamed Falls] |
Map | Several cascades (two large falls) on this tributary to Nichols Brook. Southwest of Keene. | multiple falls | ||
Wadhams Falls |
Map | A large flume falls on the Bouquet River in the center of Wadhams, near Lake Champlain. | 1 fall | ||
Wanika Falls |
Map | A series of cascades totaling over 100 feet along Chubby Creek and the Northville Placid Trail. | multiple falls | ||
Wedge Brook Falls |
Map | Wedge Brook Creek, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has 3 falls (from 8 to 30 ft high). | 3 falls | ||
Wilmington
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Map | An estimated 50 ft cascade over 4 drops. A DEC sign marks the trail. |
1 fall | ||
Wilmington Notch Falls |
Map | A thin, but powerful 50 ft cascade down a narrow cut in the Ausable canyon. The best view is from the Wilmington Notch Campground. There may be a fee. | 1 fall |
Augerhole Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on the West Branch St. Regis River. |
unknown | ||
High Falls (1) |
Map | Located on the Chateaugay River in High Falls park. A two-tier plunge that is estimated at 120 ft. A nominal fee at the park desk is required to visit. |
1 fall | ||
High Falls (2) |
Map | An estimated 30 ft. drop on the Salmon River. | 1 fall |
Buttermilk Falls |
Map | A 60 ft falls on Oatka Creek north of Le Roy. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Indian Falls |
Map | A 20 ft falls on Tonawanda Creek. Enjoy this falls from the Log Cabin Restaurant. | 1 fall | ||
LeRoy Falls |
Map | A 6 ft high natural waterfall and 11 ft high dam spanning over 150 ft across Oatka Creek in the center of LeRoy. | 2 falls | ||
Morganville Falls |
Map | A 25 ft cascade down a jagged cliff on Black Creek, near Batavia. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Old Buttermilk Falls |
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See LeRoy Falls |
Bastian Falls |
Map | A roadside set of drops totaling 71 ft. Off of Rt 23A in the Catskill Mountains near Palenville. | 1 fall | ||
Black Chasm |
Map | Multiple falls line this clove which is a tributary to the more famous Platte Clove. The tallest falls are estimated at 80 ft. A very difficult and dangerous hike with no defined trails. | Multiple falls | ||
Bridal Veil Falls (1) |
Map | At 80 ft, this is the tallest falls in the Platte Clove. All falls located in the Platte Clove are considered dangerous and extreme caution should be exercised when visiting. | Multiple falls | ||
Bridal Veil Falls (2) |
Map | Not much is known about these falls that are adjacent to Glen Falls. On an unnamed tributary to Kiskatom Creek. (Private Property). | unknown | ||
Buttermilk Falls |
Map | 3 drops totaling over 100 ft on the south end of Kaaterskill Clove near Palenville. | 3 falls | ||
Deans Mill Falls |
Map | (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Delmura Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls just downstream from Five Cascades. | unknown | ||
Diamond Notch Falls |
Map | A 10 ft falls located in Diamond Notch Hollow between Hunter and West Kill mountains. | 1 fall | ||
Drummond Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls on Kaaterskill Creek. | unknown | ||
Fawns Leap |
Map | A constriction in the gorge creates a 30 ft plunge pool falls on Katerskill Creek. |
1 fall | ||
Five Cascades |
Map | Not much is known about these falls. A total of 5 falls drop to form the beginning of Kaaterskill Clove. Considered to be very dangerous. The actual falls themselves may be on private property, but should be viewable from state land. |
5 falls | ||
Glen Falls |
Map | ot much is known about these falls. Located on the Glen Falls House Resort property along Kiskatom Creek. (Private Property). |
unknown | ||
Hell’s Hole |
Map | Multiple falls line this gully before it enters the famous Platte Clove. All falls located in the Platte Clove are considered dangerous and extreme caution should be exercised when visiting. |
Multiple falls | ||
High Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls on Kaaterskill Creek. | unknown | ||
Hilyer Ravine |
- | See Viola Falls. | |||
Horseshoe Falls |
- | See Bastion Falls. | |||
Kaaterskill Falls |
Map | A massive 231ft falls in three tiers. The first drop, an overhanging one, is 170ft tall. One of the tallest falls in the state. |
1 fall | ||
Mary’s Glen |
Map | Located in North South Lake Campground, multiple small falls line this creek. A day pass is required if not staying at the campground. |
Multiple falls | ||
Meadow Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls. | unknown | ||
Moores Bridge Falls |
Map | Downstream from Fawns Leap, this 10 ft cascade is popular with tourists. Just below the Rt. 23A bridge over Katerskill Creek. |
1 fall | ||
Old Mill Falls |
Map | An estimated 15 ft falls behind the resident artists cabin. A old king post bridge crosses the creek here as the beginning of a trail that leads into the Indian Head Wild Forest. | 1 fall | ||
Plattekill Falls |
Map | An estimated 60 ft waterfall in the famous Platte Clove. All falls located in the Platte Clove are considered dangerous and extreme caution should be exercised when visiting. | Multiple falls | ||
Santa Cruz Ravine |
Map | Not much is known about this ravine, said to hold several falls. It borders private land. | Multiple falls | ||
Viola Falls |
Map | Multiple drops down Hilyer Ravine on the south end of Kaaterskill Clove near Palenville. | Multiple falls | ||
Wildcat Falls |
Map | Two sheer drops down Wildcat Ravine on the south end of Kaaterskill Clove near Palenville. Nearly 100 ft total. | 2 falls |
Auger Falls |
Map | A series of drops totaling roughly 100 ft in this narrow gorge on the Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks. The area has a large amount of potholes and an excellent swimming area upstream. | Multiple falls | ||
Austin Falls |
Map | A 40 ft long chute, tumbling across large rock formations, in a narrow section of the Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks. | 1 fall | ||
Bray House Falls |
Map | A foaming stretch of East Canada Creek that drops about 15 feet over a bulge of rock. | 1 fall | ||
Buckhorn Falls |
Map | A small 5 ft cascade in a small gorge on the outlet of Buckhorn Lake, east of Piseco Lake. | 1 fall | ||
Buttermilk Falls |
Map | A series of short and wide cascades on the Raquette River totaling nearly 40 feet. Probably one of the most popular waterfalls in the Adirondacks. There is also an interesting elevation phenomenon, in which the river appear to be elevated above the surrounding bedrock. | Series of rapids and small cascades. | ||
Christine Falls |
Map |
An estimated 20 ft. cascade tumbles over rocks after falling over a man made dam. |
1 fall | ||
Cold Creek Falls |
Map | 5 and 20 ft cascades on Cold Creek, a tributary of the West Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks. Visit West Sacandaga River Falls which is less than half a mile up the river. | 2 falls | ||
Death Falls |
Map | This 50 ft high cascade near the Golden Beach campground on Indian Lake. Named for Death Brook, the creek it empties into. | 1 fall | ||
Dug Mountain Falls |
Map | One 4 ft and one 40 ft cascade. May not be completely accessible on foot. | 2 falls | ||
Griffin Falls |
Map | A beautiful gorge with drops totaling over 20 ft on the east branch of the Sacandaga River. | 3 falls | ||
Groff Creek Falls |
Map | Three falls, ranging from 10 to 30 ft can be found by traversing a dirt road alongside Groff Mountain. | 3 falls | ||
Hope Falls |
see Tenant Creek Falls | ||||
Jimmy Creek Falls |
Map | A 4 ft chute and an 8 ft cascade just upstream from the Rt. 8 | 2 falls | ||
OK Slip Falls |
Map | A massive, multi-tiered, 250 ft high falls. Visible from miles away. (currently off limits, but visible from Kettle Mountain) | 1 fall | ||
Potholers Falls |
see Bray House Falls. | ||||
West Sacandaga River Falls |
Map | 12 and 8 ft cascades in a narrow section of the West Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks. Visit Cold Creek Falls along the way. | 2 falls | ||
Secret Falls |
see Death Falls. | 1 fall | |||
Squaw Brook Falls |
Map | A small roadside falls (falls is on private property) below a bridge on the west side of Indian Lake in the Adirondacks. | 1 fall | ||
T-Lake Falls |
Map | Estimated to be over 300 ft total drop. | 1 fall | ||
Tenant Creek Falls |
Map | A stretch of Tenant Creek offers up one slippery, low-sloping 50-footer, with refreshing plunge pool, and two smaller falls within a mile and a half. Excellent creek walk at the southern end of the Adirondacks. | 3 falls | ||
West Stony Creek Falls |
Map | A small 4 ft cascade along the Northville-Placid Trail on the southern end of the Adirondacks. | 1 fall | ||
Whiskey Brook Falls |
Map | A small 6 ft high cascade on Hatchery Creek, near Speculator in the Adirondacks. | 1 fall |
Little Falls |
Map | A series of rapids and 2 drops where the Erie Canal splits and rejoins the Mohawk River. | Multiple falls |
King Falls |
Map | An estimated 25 ft drop below a power plant on the Deer River. Property status unknown. | 1 fall | ||
Lyons Falls |
Map | A massive 63 ft cascade on the Black River. | 1 fall | ||
Rainbow Falls |
Map |
Not much is known about these falls which are a tributary to Gulf Stream in the Tug Hill State Forest. | unknown | ||
Talcottville Falls |
Map |
Also referred to as Sugar River Falls. An estimated 60 ft cascade on the Sugar River in the town of Talcottville. Property status unknown. | 1 fall | ||
Whetstone Gulf State Park |
Map | Whetstone Creek carved this three mile gorge out of the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. A 50 ft waterfall is the main attraction, but there are smaller falls along the way. | Multiple falls | ||
Whitaker Falls |
Map | This Martinsburg town park (Whittaker Park) on Roaring Brook features a large flume and a few smaller falls. | Multiple falls |
Ashantee Falls |
Map | Smack in the middle of Ashantee, NY is this 10 ft high man-made falls. You can see it from Littleville Rd. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Beards Creek |
Map |
An estimated 100 ft plunge falls. Property status unknown. | 1 fall | ||
Canaseraga Falls |
Map | South of Ossian. | unknown | ||
County Line Falls |
Map | Near Hemlock Lake, a 50 ft horseshoe cascade and a 25 ft free fall. on the same trail as Reynolds Gully. | 2 falls | ||
Fall Brook Falls |
Map | A spectacular 80 ft falls just south of Geneseo. (Private Property) | Multiple falls | ||
Honeoye Creek |
Map | In North Bloomfield the creek falls over several serial 1-2 ft drops. | Multiple falls | ||
Keshequa Creek Falls |
Map | Sonyea State Forest features several small ledges a gradual slide over a slanting slab of rock, and a 4 ft cascade. | Multiple falls | ||
Littleville Falls |
Map | This 20 ft falls upstream from Ashantee Falls. This falls is on (Private Property), but you may be able to spot it through the trees as you drive by. | 1 fall | ||
Letchworth State Park |
Map | The “Grand Canyon of the East.” 3 Major waterfalls on the Genesee River. Several other falls. |
Multiple falls | ||
-Papermill Falls (Gibsonville) |
Map | A 45 ft cascade in three parts. In the vanished village of Gibsonville, within Letchworth State Park. | 1 fall | ||
Paper Mill Falls |
Map | A 15 ft cascade within a small community park. | 1 fall | ||
Patterson Gulf |
Map |
Not much is know about this gully. Said to hold numerous large sized falls. (Private Property). |
Multiple falls | ||
Reynolds Gully |
Map | On the south end of Hemlock lake, Near county line falls. 3 of these falls are Private Property- no trespassing. | 6 falls | ||
South MacMillan Creek Falls |
Map | Roughly 20 ft high in 2 segments. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Stone Falls |
Map | Not much is known about this waterfall. Estimated to be 30 ft. (Private Property). |
1 fall | ||
Sugar Creek Glen |
Map | A private campground with an excellent creek-walk. | Multiple falls |
Buttermilk Falls |
Map | A 30 ft cascade on private property south of Canastota. | 1 fall | ||
Button Falls |
Map | A 40 ft falls visible from the road or from the edge of a steep gorge. | 1 fall | ||
Chittenango Falls |
Map | A 167 ft cascade carved through 40 million year old rock. | 1 fall | ||
Delphi Falls |
Map | Southeast of Pompey on the east branch of Limestone Creek. Private property | 2 falls | ||
Dover Stone Church Falls |
Map | Two estimated 20 ft falls on Stone Church Brook nestled inside a 80 ft tall natural rock grotto. | 2 falls | ||
Oxbow Falls |
Map | 3 100 ft foot waterfalls cascading down the Helderberg Escarpment in a county park. | 3 falls (possibly more) |
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Perryville Falls |
Map | Just northeast of Chittenango Falls, this cascade tumbles down the same rock. Estimated 150ft high. Most likely on Private property | 1 fall | ||
Stockbridge Falls |
Map | This stretch of Oneida Creek features over 6 drops totaling over100 feet. The falls are on Private property, but you can view the falls from the Falls Rd Bridge. | 6+ falls |
Bullock’s Woods Waterfall |
- | See Turning Point Falls | |||
Corbett’s Glen |
Map | An oasis of preserved land in the middle of the town of Penfield. | 3 falls | ||
Densmore Falls |
Map | A 15 ft cascade and some small ledges in the town of Irondequoit. | 1 fall | ||
Honeoye Falls |
Map Map |
The upper falls is a 30 ft high adjacent to a picturesque “Red Sawmill.” The Lower falls is only 3 ft high and located in Harry Allen Park only a short distance away, but not exactly worth the visit. | 2 falls | ||
Linear Park Cascades |
- | See Philbrick Park | |||
Norton’s Falls |
Map | 50 ft high falls lines a historic Native American trail that leads to the Genesee River. | 1 fall | ||
Philbrick Park |
Map | A series of small cascades, rapids and historic mill sites on this stretch of Irondequoit Creek. A 30 ft falls hidden away along the trails. Formerly Linear Park. | Multiple falls. | ||
Rochester Falls-High Falls (Map)-Middle Falls/Dam (Map)-Lower Falls (Map) |
The 3 historic falls in the heart of the City of Rochester. Heavily used and easily accessible. The upper falls anchors the High Falls district, with its many restaurants, bars and historic mill sites. The High Falls site contains a museum documenting the history of the site and the Brown’s Race (a man-made diversion) runs through it.The Lower Falls is equally as grand.Middle Falls has been capped by a hydro-electric dam. | 3 falls | |||
Red Falls |
- | See Turning Point Falls | |||
Turning Point Falls |
Map Map |
2 falls that empty into the Genesee River at Turning Point Park. Often referred to as Red Falls and Brown (or Bullock’s Woods) Falls. | 2 falls | ||
Zoo Falls & Zoo Cascade |
Map | 2 falls that empty into the Genesee River at Seneca Park. | 2 falls |
Buttermilk Falls |
- | See Yatesville Falls. | |||
Canajoharie Falls |
Map | 45 ft high cascade and a few small falls in this public section of Canajoharie Gorge. | Multiple falls | ||
Yatesville Falls |
Map | Estimated to be a 30 ft falls located in the Yatesville State Forest. Also referred to as Buttermilk Falls. |
1 fall | ||
Zimmerman Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls on Zimmerman Creek. Access is via a power plant and permission needs to be obtained. (Private Property). |
unknown |
Burt Dam |
Map | A manmade dam and spillway on Eighteenmile Creek, near Newfane. Accessible through the adjacent Fisherman’s Park. | 1 fall | ||
Jeddo Creek Falls |
Map | If you have information on this falls, let us know in our Forum. | ?? | ||
Lockport Canal Falls |
Map | 5 drops from this canal overflow total 56 ft in height. | 5 falls | ||
Mill Pond Falls |
Map | A 20 ft falls on the east branch of Eighteenmile Creek, below Mill Pond, a historic mill site, outside of Lockport. | 3 falls | ||
Niagara Falls
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Map | A must-see. Even with more than 70% of the water diverted, it’s a powerful sight.Niagara Falls Historical Timeline ▪ Niagara Falls Maps ▪ Interactive Map of Niagara Falls ▪ Interactive Map of the Niagara River ▪ Niagara Falls: American vs. Canadian Side ▪ Niagara Falls Message Board ▪ Niagara Falls Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ▪ Top Niagara Falls Hotels ▪ Niagara Falls Desktop Wallpaper | 3 falls | ||
Royalton Falls |
Map | A 25 ft high bridal veil-like falls on Eighteenmile Creek outside of Lockport. | 1 fall |
Lost Pond Outlet Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls located in Charles E Baker State Forest. |
1 fall | ||
Oriskany Falls |
Map | A 20 ft high cascade on Oriskany Creek with a 6 ft man-made falls downstream. | 2 falls | ||
Pixley Falls |
Map | Pixley Falls State Park features a 50 foot cascade and several others. |
Multiple falls |
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Trenton Falls |
Map | A scenic trail in the town of Trenton gives a spectacular views of the Trenton Falls formations. More intimate access is close due to Private Property. Trail is seasonal. Includes Village (Morgan’s Mill Dam) Falls, Sherman Falls, Lower High Falls, Upper High Falls, (upper/Squire’s) Mill Dam Falls, Power Dam Supply, Rocky Heart, Prospect Falls, Potash Kettle and the Narrows (Cascade of the Alhambra) |
Over 10 falls |
Bamerick Falls |
Map | A 40 ft horsetail cascade and cascade on Rush Creek in Dewitt. Private property. | 1 fall | ||
Brickyard Falls |
Map | A 50-60 ft cascade adjacent to private property in Manlius. Possibly accessible. | 1 fall | ||
Bucktail Falls |
Map | A 35 ft plunge/cascade tucked away in a “green” gully. | 1 fall | ||
The Cascades |
Map | A series of cascades on Cascades Creek in Tully. Private property. Do not trespass. | Multiple falls | ||
Edwards Falls |
Map | A large 60-70 ft tall drop in Manlius. | 1 fall | ||
Emerson Gulf |
Map | North of Fellows Falls lies this similar gully. Property status unknown. | Multiple falls | ||
Fellows Falls |
Map | 4 falls ranging from 10 to 65 ft high. Property status variable. | Multiple falls | ||
Gamble Mills Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls on Rice Brook, a tributary to Otisco Lake. Private property. Do not trespass. |
unknown | ||
Guppy Falls |
Map | A 20 ft cascade in the Skaneateles Conservation Area. | 1 fall | ||
Hopper Glen |
Map | This wooded area in the south edge of Syracuse has a few small cascades. | 2 falls | ||
Marcellus Falls |
Map | One 10 ft manmade dam and one 10 ft cascade in the village of Marcellus. | 2 falls | ||
Old Dam Falls |
Map | A 25-30 ft high old dam in Manlius. | 1 fall | ||
Otisco Lake Dam |
Map | This 15 ft dam maintains the water level of Otisco Lake and forms a pleasant man-made waterfall. | 1 fall | ||
Peppermill Gulf |
Map | An interesting 90 ft limestone cascade awaits you at the end of a 1.8 mile creek walk. | 1 fall | ||
Pratt’s Falls |
Map | A 137 ft frothy ribbon cascade is the centerpiece of this county park. | 1 fall | ||
Randall Falls |
Map |
Not much is known about these falls on Randall Gulf. |
unknown | ||
Rattlesnake Gulf |
Map | This active gully in the unstable Tully Valley. Three large waterfalls, including the Blue Hole is accessible if you obtain a day pass from Adams Eden Camp. | Multiple falls | ||
Three Falls Woods |
Map | The privately owned Three Falls Woods holds three 70 ft waterfalls in tributaries that combine shortly after dropping. | 3 falls |
Affolter Gully |
Map | A large forking gully on the west side of Honeoye Lake. This area is assumed to be on private property. | Multiple falls | ||
Barnes Creek Gully |
Map | Onanda Park in Canandaigua has 3 falls ranging from 8 to 50 ft. | 3 falls | ||
Bray Gully |
Map | Just north of Briggs gully on Honeoye Lake. This area is on private property. | Multiple falls | ||
Briggs Gully |
Map | Part of the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve on the east side of Honeoye Lake. This massive gorge winds through an old growth forest. The section with waterfall is on private property. | 1 fall | ||
Burning Springs Falls |
Map | A 30 ft cascade on private property that is a historic landmark for the bedrock’s unique natural gas deposits. | 2 falls | ||
Devil’s
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Map |
An estimated 60 ft plunge in a small watershed. Private property. |
1 fall | ||
Double Drop Falls |
Map | A series of small curtains running the width of Flint Creek in the village of Phelps. | 2 falls | ||
Grimes Glen |
Map | Multiple cascading falls and a refreshing creek-walk in Naples. | Multiple falls | ||
Hatch Hill Falls |
Map | A seasonal waterfall in the Hi Tor area near the Naples Community Park. | 1 fall | ||
Kashong Glen |
Map | A large tributary to Seneca Lake containing numerous large waterfalls. Private property. | Multiple falls | ||
Menteth Falls |
Map | A 60 ft cascade near Menteth Point on the west side of Canandaigua Lake. It is probably on private property. This site is recognized as having natural gas seepage from the bedrock. | 1 fall (possibly more upstream) |
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Mill Drop Falls |
Map | A 10 ft man-made falls on an old mill site in Littleville. | 1 fall | ||
Old Mill Falls |
Map | An 11 ft drop next to old mill, which is now a wine cafe, in village of Phelps. Additional falls can be found upstream. | Multiple falls | ||
Onanda Park |
- | See Barnes Creek Falls. | |||
Stemple Hill Gully |
Map | This gully on the west side of Canandaigua Lake has multiple falls, including a very large one. Private property. | Multiple falls | ||
Tannery Creek Falls |
Map | A well-preserved gully with tall rock formations and a lot of waterfalls. A challenging hike. | Multiple falls |
Clarendon Falls |
Map | A 25 ft cascade in a small park in the center of the village of Clarendon. It is illuminated at night. | 1 fall | ||
Glen Falls |
- | See Holley Falls. | |||
Holley Falls |
Map | A man-made waterfall bridging the Erie Canal to Sandy creek. | 1 fall | ||
Lyndonville Dam Falls |
Map | An 11 ft high, 275 ft long dam on Lyndonville Creek. | 1 fall | ||
Medina Falls |
Map | A 40 ft high steep cascade on Oak Orchard Creek, near where the Erie Canal crosses it in Medina. | 1 fall | ||
Oak Orchard Falls |
- | See Waterport Falls | |||
Waterport Falls |
Map | A 40 ft gradual cascade sits below a man-made dam in the town of Waterport. | 1 fall |
Mad River Falls |
Map | A 4 ft cascade on a public access creek in the Tug Hill region. | 1 fall | ||
Salmon River Falls |
Map | A 110 ft falls located in the Salmon River Unique Area | 1 fall |
Judds Falls |
Map | A 135 ft drop below the Rt 20 overpass in Cherry Valley. | 1 fall | ||
Leatherstocking Falls |
Map |
Nothing is known about these falls on an unnamed tributary to Otsego Lake. | unknown | ||
St. Mary’s Falls |
Map |
Nothing is known about these falls in General Jacob Morris State Forest. | unknown |
New Croton Dam Falls |
Map | Part artificial and part natural, the falls spill over the man made wall at an estimated 150 ft. before spilling over natural rock. It is located inside the Croton Gorge Park. |
1 fall |
Barberville Falls |
Map | A 60 ft cascade on Poesten Kill Creek. West of Troy. | 1 fall | ||
Black River Falls (lower) |
Map | A small waterfall dropping over a large slab of sandstone that often splits the flow. The foundation of an old mill and the remnants of the race can be found on site. | 1 fall | ||
High Falls of Papscanee Creek |
Map | A waterfall below a culvert the goes under the Albany-Boston Railroad. (Private Property) |
1 fall | ||
Moordener Kill Falls |
Map | A man-made dam and natural cascade on Moordiner Kill, a tributary to the Hudson River. | 2 falls | ||
Red Mill Falls |
Map | A sizable falls over rounded limestone in the middle of Rensselaer County. (accessibility unknown) |
1 fall | ||
Rensselaer Technology Park Falls
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Map | An 8 ft and a 40 ft waterfall in this tributary to the Hudson, near Albany. (accessibility unknown) |
2 falls |
Beecher Creek Falls |
Map | A 20 ft cascade just upstream of the historic Edinburg covered bridge. A smaller falls lies upstream behind a historic old carriage house. |
1 fall | ||
Eggleston Falls |
Map |
Nothing is known about these falls on Black Pond Creek. |
unknown | ||
Jessup’s Great Falls |
- | See Palmer Falls | |||
Maple Shade Falls |
Map | A 15 ft high cascade on the east side of Saratoga Lake. | 1 fall | ||
Mill Branch Falls |
- | See Maple Shade Falls | 1 fall | ||
Palmer Falls |
Map | A 70 ft high cascade on the Hudson in Corinth, NY. | 1 fall | ||
Rock City Falls |
Map | A 12 ft high cascade on Kayaderosseras Creek, west of Saratoga Springs. | 1 fall | ||
Rockwell Falls |
Map | A 10 ft high horseshoe falls on the Hudson, just before it meets with the Sacandaga in Hadley, NY. | 1 fall | ||
Snook Kill Falls |
Map | Numerous drops, including a 20 ft plunge on Snook Kill between the Greenfield Rd bridge and Saratoga Rd (Rt 9). Visible from the roadside on Wilton-Greenfield Rd. | multiple falls |
Plotter Kill Falls |
Map | Plotter Kill Nature Preserve, just west of Schenectady, features over 632 acres of forest along the Plotter Kill tributary to the Mohawk River. The Upper Falls is 60 ft high; the Lower Falls and Rynex Creek Falls are 40 ft high. | 3 falls |
Hardenburgh Falls |
Map | A 15 ft plunge falls on Bear Kill Creek which empties into the Schoharie Reservoir. A permit from the DEC may be required to visit. |
1 fall | ||
Manorkill Falls |
Map | Not much is known about these falls. On Manorkill creek, it flows under Co. Rd. 39 before emptying into the Schoharie Reservoir. Designated by the DEC as a unique and scenic area. |
unknown | ||
Mine Kill Falls |
Map | An 80 ft cascade in Mine Kill State Park. A smaller falls is upstream underneath the Rt. 30 bridge. |
1 fall | ||
Secret Cavern Falls |
Map | This privately owned cave has a 100 ft underground Waterfall. Admission charged. | 1 fall |
Aunt Sarah’s Falls |
Map | A dramatic 90 ft roadside falls right off of Rt. 14 in Montour Falls. | 1 fall | ||
Burdett Falls |
Map | A series of drops roughly totaling 25 ft in a small park in Burdett. | 1 fall | ||
Deckertown Falls |
Map | A narrow gorge and an easy-access 50+ ft cascade. More to explore in the gorge above for the daring. | Multiple falls | ||
Eagle Cliff Falls |
- | See Havana Glen. | |||
Excelsior Glen |
Map | Across Seneca Lake from Watkins Glen, this narrow and secluded gorge is a steep climb to falls ranging from 8 to over 100 ft. | 4 falls | ||
National Forest Gorge Trail |
Map | This trail in the Finger Lakes National Forrest offers scenic views, roadside falls and waterfalls in the gorge below. |
Multiple falls | ||
Havana Glen |
Map | A dramatic amphitheater with a 41 ft plunge and multiple staircase falls. | Multiple falls | ||
Hector Falls |
Map | A road-side 165 ft cascade. Well worth the detour while visiting Watkins Glen. | 1 fall | ||
Johns Creek |
Map | A few estimated 10-20 ft high (estimated) waterfalls on Johns Creek in the town of Montour Falls. Property status unknown. |
Multiple falls | ||
Quarter Mile Glen |
Map | A small glen north of Watkins Glen on the west side of Seneca Lake. Some drops visible from the sidewalk on Rt 14. (Property status unknown) | Multiple falls | ||
Shequaga Falls |
Map | A 156 ft cascade pouring down the Portage Escarpment cliff in Montour Falls. | 1 fall | ||
Templar Falls |
- | See Twin Falls. | |||
Twin Falls |
Map | Two steep falls (11 and 15 ft) near Van Zandt Hollow. | 2 falls | ||
Watkins Glen |
Map | A right of passage for all waterfall and hiking enthusiasts. | (19 falls) |
Frontenac Falls |
Map | North of Taughannock, this 95 ft fall is located within a Camp Barton (a Boy Scout camp) (Private Property – Permission needed) | 2 falls | ||
Groves Creek Falls |
Map | Not too far from Oak Tree Falls on the west side of Cayuga Lake is a roadside 30 ft falls topped with an 8 ft cascade. | 2 falls | ||
Hosmer Falls |
Map | Barnum Creek on the west side of Cayuga Lake hosts this falls. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Oak Tree Falls |
Map | A creek-walk up Groves Creek (west side of Cayuga Lake) leads to a beautiful 60 ft plunge falls. | 1 fall | ||
Sheldrake Creek |
Map | Several waterfalls in this gully on the west side of Cayuga Lake. (Private Property) | Multiple falls | ||
Silver Thread Falls |
Map | A 150 ft high cascade on Mill creek in the town of Lodi. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Wilson Creek |
Map | Multiple falls in this sizable gully on the northeast shore of Seneca Lake. (Private Property) | Multiple falls |
Allen Falls |
Map | An estimated 35 ft curtain cascade on the St. Regis River. | 1 fall | ||
Bog River Falls |
Map | Two falls, totaling 30 ft in height. The lower falls is under a picturesque stone bridge crossing the Tupper Lake inlet in the Adirondacks. | 2 falls | ||
Harper Falls |
Map | An estimated 60 ft drop cascade on the Grass River North Branch. | 1 fall | ||
Lampson Falls |
Map | A 40 ft cascade on Grasse River. | 1 fall | ||
Rainbow Falls |
Map | A 40ft cascade on the south Branch of the Grasse River | 1 fall | ||
Rushton Falls |
Map | An estimated 10 ft. drop in the Grasse River on both sides of an island. | 1 fall | ||
Sylvan Falls |
Map | A large cataract spread out over a large stretch of the St. Regis River near Hopkington. | 1 fall | ||
Twin Falls |
Map | Two cascading falls along the Grasse River. One segment of the falls is estimated to be 50 ft tall. | 2 falls |
Bear Falls |
Map | Not much is known about this waterfall. | unknown | ||
Damoth’s Gully |
Map | The owners of this property graciously allow respectful hikers to travel through this gully on the trail that pass two 4 ft falls and one 25 ft fall. | 3 falls | ||
Mitchellsville Creek |
Map |
Not much is known about the falls that line this creek. The Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) runs along the rim of the gorge through private properties. (Private Property). |
unknown | ||
Oskonsa Falls |
Map |
Nothing is known about these falls on Meyers Creek. |
unknown | ||
Stony Brook State Park |
Map | A well-maintained park with an excellent creek-walk, large falls, campgrounds and a man-made dam that provides an excellent public swimming area. |
9 falls | ||
Wagener Glen |
Map | At least 4 waterfalls in this deep gorge on the west branch of Keuka Lake (Private Property – No Access) | Multiple falls | ||
Whiteman Gully |
Map | To the east of Dansville, this steep gully containing Little Mill Creek has over 7 waterfalls. (Private Property) | Multiple falls |
Denton Falls |
Map | A series of small cascades on the Neversink River. | multiple falls | ||
Katrina Falls |
Map |
Located in the Neversink Unique Area, these falls drop 90 ft. from Davies Lake. | 1 fall | ||
High Falls |
Map | A small cascade on the Neversink River. | 1 fall |
Buttermilk Falls |
A 50 ft staircase-like cascade on a tributary to Catatonk Creek, north of Owego. | 1 fall | |||
Cornell Hollow Falls |
A 30-35 ft cascade in private property in Owego, NY. (approximate location) | 1 fall | |||
Waverly Glen Falls |
A 40-50 ft cascade and a small 4 ft dam overflow in a village park in Waverly, NY. | 2 falls |
Business Man’s Lunch Falls |
- | See Wells Falls | |||
Bud Brook Falls |
Map | Numbers small falls (1-3 ft) along this stretch of Bud Brook, south of Dryden. | Multiple falls | ||
Buttermilk Falls |
Map | This State Park’s centerpiece is a frothy 165 ft high cascade with a dammed swimming area. Explore more of the gorge for at least 10 more falls and various rock formations. | 10 falls | ||
Cascadilla Falls |
Map | Adjacent to the Cornell campus, and often used by students as a shortcut into College Town, this small city natural area features one spectacular waterfall after another. | 9 falls | ||
Coy Glen |
Map | This Critical Environmental Area is an important tributary ecosystem near the City of Ithaca. Access is restricted and because of the fragility of the system it is important that access remain limited. Property Access Restricted. | Unknown | ||
Green Tree Falls |
- | See Porter’s Falls | |||
Judd Falls |
Map | A 12 ft high roadside cascade. | 1 fall | ||
Fall Creek |
Fall Creek runs through Ithaca, bordering the Cornel campus and slicing through the Portage Escarpment. Ithaca Falls is the first of several large waterfalls along this large waterway. A hike on the Fall Creek section of the Cayuga Trail will give you excellent views of the other 4 waterfalls. The hike will end in a flooded section of the gorge called Beebe Lake. | ||||
| The Waterfalls of Fall Creek: | 5 falls | ||||
-Ithaca Falls |
Map | On the north End of Ithaca, west of the Cornell University campus sits this majestic 150 ft tall cascade. | 1 fall | ||
-Forest Falls |
Map | A 20 ft picturesque cascade. | 1 fall | ||
-Foaming Falls |
Map | A 15 ft cascade with a sharply concaved crest. | 1 fall | ||
-Rocky Falls |
Map | A 25 ft cascade in a bend in the creek. | 1 fall | ||
-Triphammer Falls |
Map | An 80 ft cascade dropping from the man-made dam that forms Beebe Lake. The last Falls on the Trail. | 1 fall | ||
Lick Brook Falls
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Map | The Finger Lakes Land Trust protects the 128 acres surrounding Lick Brook Gorge, which contains several small cascades and 3 major falls (approx 25, 50, and 100 ft high). | 3+ falls | ||
Lucifer Falls |
- | See Robert H. Treman State Park | |||
Ludlowville Falls |
Map | A beautiful falls (with a cave) in a park in the middle of a small town southeast of Ithaca. | 1 fall | ||
Porter’s Falls |
Map | A 25 ft fall with a 8 ft dam downstream and a 30 ft dam upstream. Another 10 ft natural falls is tucked away in the gorge. | 4 falls | ||
Robert H. Treman
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Map | A spectacular gorge containing 11 cascades, including the 115 ft Lucifer Falls in the Enfield Glen. This park also offers a natural swimming pool, campgrounds and a historic mill site. Located south of Ithaca. | 11 falls | ||
Sweedler Preserve |
- | See Lick Brook Falls | |||
Taughannock Falls |
Map | A picturesque 215 ft plunge down the middle of a colossal amphitheater. | Multiple falls | ||
Twin Glens |
Map | Two steep gullies with plenty of white water. Private property. | Multiple falls | ||
Vanbuskirk Gulf |
Map | One 25 ft high falls and another 20 ft high falls. Several smaller drops. Private property. No trespassing. | 2+ falls | ||
Van Nattas Cascade |
- | See Wells Falls | |||
Wells Falls |
Map | A 65 ft twisting and turning cascade stemming from a man-made dam (20 ft) and falling down 3 drops (totaling 45 ft ) on Six Mile Creek. Across the gorge are two tributaries that will form 70 ft plunges after rain. | 3 fall |
Awosting Falls |
Map | A 60 ft plunge down Peters Kill Creek in Minnewaska State Park. | 1 fall | ||
Glenerie Falls |
Map |
Multiple small ledges line the wide expanse of the Eposus Creek here. | multiple falls | ||
Hanging Rock Falls |
Map |
Nothing is known about this multi-tiered falls on the Beer Kill. | unknown | ||
Nevele Falls |
Map |
A 50 ft. drop on the grounds of Nevele Grande Resort and Country Club. A visitor to the CC may be able to gain access to view the falls. (Private Property). |
1 fall | ||
Stony Kill Falls |
Map | A 90 ft plunge down Stony Kill in Minnewaska State Park. | 1 fall | ||
Verkeerder
|
Map |
An estimated 70 ft falls in Sam’s Point Preserve. | 1 fall | ||
Vernooy Falls |
Map | A 20-30 ft staircase falls on Vernooy Kill, just outside of Kerhonkson. | 1 fall |
Bakers Falls |
Map | A dam on the Hudson in Glens Falls, NY emphasizes this irregular 60 ft drop. | 1 fall | ||
Bear Slide |
Map | Buttermilk Brook slides 50 ft down a massive slab of bedrock then plunges into a shallow pool. Yes, people do slide down this. | 1 fall | ||
Buttermilk Falls |
- | See Bear Slide | |||
Clay Meadow Falls |
Map | A 20 ft seasonal falls near the Clay Meadow trailhead near Northwest Bay Brook. | 1 fall | ||
Crane Mountain Falls |
Map | A moderately sloping cascade stemming from Crane Mountain Pond at the top of Crane Mountain. | 1 fall | ||
Dunkley Falls |
Map | A 10 ft fall with a large bolder at the base. Picnic facilities are on the premises and the Black Hole swimming area is near by. | 1 fall | ||
Glens Falls |
Map | A large, irregular falls with many potholes and an undefined crest. In the center of the city of Glens Falls on the Hudson River. | 1 fall | ||
Great Falls |
- | See Glens Falls | |||
Mill Park Falls |
Map | A few small cascades in a Lake Luzerne village park. | 2 falls | ||
Northwest Bay Brook Falls |
Map | A 25 ft and an 8 ft high falls on Northwest Brook, North of Lake George. | 2 falls | ||
Oregon Trail Falls |
See Stewart Creek Falls. | ||||
Rockwell Falls |
Map | A 10 ft high horseshoe falls on the Hudson, just before it meets with the Sacandaga in Hadley, NY. | 1 fall | ||
Shanty Brook Falls |
Map | A hike of less than an hour will lead to this beautiful 12 ft plunge into the Shanty Gorge, a tributary to east branch of the Sacandaga River. | 1 fall | ||
Square Falls |
Map | A 7 ft falls on the east branch of the Sacandaga River, Southwest of Baker’s Mill. | 1 fall | ||
Stewart Creek Falls |
Map | A snowmobile trails leads you to this pleasant scene with a small cascade, wooden bridge, gorge and marshland near Cod Pond. | 1 fall | ||
Wing Falls |
- | See Glens Falls |
Kane Falls |
Map | Nothing is known about these falls on Halfway Creek. |
unknown | ||
| Shelving Rock Falls | Map | A 70 ft waterfall at the base of Shelving Rock Mtn. near Lake George. A pothole halfway down makes for a great swimming spot. | 1 fall |
Maxwell Creek Falls |
Map | 3 small drops on Maxwell Creek. Visible from Buck Ln. or from the Maxwell Creek Public Fishing Access Site. | 3 small drops | ||
Palmyra-Macedon Aqueduct Falls |
Map | This Erie Canal-side park has one beautiful man-made falls. This 15 ft high stone crafted falls varies in flow as the nearby Lock 29 is utilized. | 1 fall | ||
Wolcott Falls |
Map | A 50 ft falls located in a public park within the village of Wolcott. | 1 fall |
Angel Falls |
Map | A series of 2 roadside falls totaling 20 ft high | 2 falls | ||
Cascades of Attica |
Map Map |
A creek walk up Crow Creek through the Attica town watershed. (Private Property, but accessible) Two falls are visible from Dunbar Rd. | 5 falls | ||
Cascade Falls |
Map | Little is known about this waterfall on Cascade Brook near Wyoming | unknown | ||
Crystal Brook Falls |
- | See Warsaw Falls | |||
Glade Creek Falls |
Map | An 18 ft high drop in two segments near Strykersville. Private Property, but easily seen from Dutch Hollow Drive. | 1 fall | ||
Johnson Falls |
Map | On Johnson Creek near Attica. Approximately 30 ft high. | 1 fall | ||
Johnson Falls |
Map | A 70 ft high steep cascade with smaller falls along Sheldon Creek. (Private Property) | 3 falls | ||
Letchworth State Park |
Map | The “Grand Canyon of the East.” | Multiple falls | ||
Rock Glen |
Map | Several falls ranging from 10-15 ft in height in the village of Rock Glen near Silver Lake. (Private Property) | Multiple falls | ||
Warsaw Falls |
Map | Several falls, including an80 ft cascade tumbling down from a railroad culvert. (Accessible, but possibly private- obey signs) | Multiple falls |
Bruce’s Gully |
Map | Several falls lie in this gully which is a tributary to the Keuka Outlet. (Private Property). | multiple falls | ||
Cascade Mills Falls |
Map | A 20 ft cascade on the “Friends of the Outlet” trail in Penn Yan. See also Seneca Mills Falls. | 1 fall | ||
Deep Run Gully |
Map | Multi-branching gully on the east shore of Canandaigua Lake. (Private Property) | multiple falls | ||
Upper Clark’s Gully |
Map | A steep and difficult climb up this 600 ft. series of cascades. | multiple falls | ||
Lower Clark’s Gully |
Map | A steep creek-walk leads to the bottom half of this gully and to the base of an 18 ft cascade with a 7 ft one just above it. | multiple falls | ||
Conklin Gully |
Map | Multiple cascades spot this spectacular gully. Angel Falls reaches 120 ft in height. | multiple falls | ||
Eggleston Glen |
Map | A steep 100 ft cascade in this tributary to Keuka Lake on the East Branch. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Glenora Falls |
Map | A 90 ft cascade at the end of Big Stream on the west side of Seneca Lake. (Private Property) | 1 fall | ||
Kashong Glen |
Map | A large tributary to Seneca Lake containing numerous large waterfalls. (Private property) | multiple falls | ||
Mays Mills Falls |
- | See Cascade Mills Falls | |||
Rock Stream Falls |
Map | An estimated 90 ft cascade at the end of Rock Stream on the west side of Seneca Lake. (Private Property) |
1 fall | ||
School No. 7 Gully |
Map | Not much is known about this gully. It is believed to hold several small falls as well as one in excess of 60 ft. (Private Property). |
multiple falls | ||
Seneca Mills Falls |
Map | A 41 ft cascade on the “Friends of the Outlet” trail in Penn Yan. See also Cascade Mills Falls. | 1 fall | ||
Triphammer Falls |
Map | On Conesus Creek, south of Avon. (Accessibility Unknown) | 1 fall | ||
West Italy Hill Falls |
Map | A steep climb gets you a glimpse of this 30 ft waterfall. | 1 fall |
Thanks to Chris Babcock, Matt Champlin, Kyle, Loren, George, and our community members for help building and updating this list.
* Best guess location.
Matt Conheady
Research / Writing / Maps
Kyle Hobart
Maps / Research / Writing
Kelly Lucero
Editing
