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Aunt Sarah's Falls

Aunt Sarah's Falls in Montour Falls, New York is an easy 0.1 mile walk to a large 90-foot tall fantail waterfall, named Sarah's Falls. The waterfall cascades down a slate hill gorge alongside NY-14 where visitors can get a great view of the waterfall without leaving their cars if they wish.

There is no real trail here, but the GPS recording provided leads from the parking area, to the base of Sarah's Falls, and back. The view from the parking lot is probably better than from the base of Sarah's Falls, but that's just my opinion. Note that the waterfall, for obvious reasons, is mostly dried up during the Summer.

Other Waterfalls in Town
There are plenty of waterfalls close-by that usually flow year-round with more water than this one, like Deckertown Falls or Shequaga Falls - both in Montour Falls, NY.

Parking
Visitors will find parking at the coordinates provided. The lot is large enough to fit a couple dozen vehicles.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed.

Warning
Crossing NY-14 is not easy, be careful. Also note that the view from the parking lot is better than the view from the base of the waterfall, generally speaking.
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Know Before You Go

  • Aunt Sarah's Falls is a 90-foot waterfall in Montour Falls, NY, easily accessible via a very short walk from a parking area.
  • The waterfall's flow is significantly reduced in the summer, but nearby waterfalls like Deckertown and Shequaga Falls offer better year-round water flow.
  • The view of Aunt Sarah's Falls is good from the parking lot, possibly better than at the base, and caution is advised when crossing NY-14.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
0'
Rating
5.0
Added
January 25, 2021
Updated
March 05, 2021

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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.352381, -76.855503
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.352292, -76.855577

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
January 14, 2024
Dogs Hiking
0.1 miles / 0.2 km
January 14, 2024
Finally got to see Aunt Sarah's Falls in all of its glory during a heavy Winter snow squall. Showed up right as the snow began to really come down, which made for beautiful scenery but soon the waterfall was completely out of sight when viewed from across the road. Came back after the snow stopped to find the 90-foot tall Aunt Sarah's Falls cascading down the bedrock with a dark-green pool of water at its base. Beautiful place when the water is flowing.
Dogs Hiking
0.1 miles / 0.2 km
July 17, 2020
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