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Best Kid Friendly Waterfalls in New York
Explore 10 amazing waterfalls perfect for families with children in New York. From easy strolls to challenging hikes, find your perfect waterfall adventure.
10
Kid Friendly Waterfalls
5
Easy Hikes
5
Moderate
0
Challenging
Top Kid Friendly Waterfalls in New York
Moderate
Buttermilk Falls
Tompkins County
3.0 mi
2-3 hours
Easy
High Falls
Monroe County
2640 ft
30 minutes-1 hour
Easy
Ithaca Falls
Tompkins County
1056 ft
15-30 minutes
Moderate
Kaaterskill Falls
Greene County
1.8 mi
1.5-2 hours
Easy
Lower Falls at Letchworth
Livingston County
1.0 mi
30 minutes-1 hour
Moderate
Lucifer Falls
Tompkins County
4.6 mi
2.5-3.5 hours
Easy Kid Friendly Hikes
EasyPerfect for beginners and families. These waterfalls perfect for families with children have gentle trails and minimal elevation gain.
Moderate Kid Friendly Trails
ModerateA bit more adventure with some elevation gain. Great for regular hikers seeking waterfalls perfect for families with children.
All 10 Kid Friendly Waterfalls in New York
Buttermilk Falls
Tompkins County
Moderate 3 mi
High Falls
Monroe County
Easy 0.5 mi
Ithaca Falls
Tompkins County
Easy 0.2 mi
Kaaterskill Falls
Greene County
Moderate 1.8 mi
Lower Falls at Letchworth
Livingston County
Easy 1 mi
Lucifer Falls
Tompkins County
Moderate 4.6 mi
Middle Falls at Letchworth
Livingston County
Moderate 4.8 mi
Niagara Falls
Niagara County
Easy 1.9 mi
Taughannock Falls
Tompkins County
Easy 1.5 mi
Watkins Glen Gorge
Schuyler County
Moderate 1.5 mi