Aunt Sarah's Falls
Schuyler County, New York
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Schuyler County, New York
- Access status
- Roadside falls with a small parking area
- The walk
- Roadside view; no walk needed
- Ground & access
- Roadside. NY 14 is a busy, fast road; take great care if you cross it.
Aunt Sarah's Falls drops about 90 feet in view of NY 14 at the north edge of the Village of Montour Falls, near the south end of Seneca Lake. Driving south on NY 14, the falls are on the right (west) just before the village; the parking area is on the left, across from the falls. View the falls from the parking area, or cross the road with care to a small grassy area near the base. The upper part of the gorge is not visible or accessible.
Plan your visit
Small parking area on the east side of NY 14 just north of Montour Falls, view across the road
NYFalls says the falls can be viewed from the parking area or from a small grassy area across the street. No walking distance is given.
Roadside. NY 14 is a busy, fast road; take great care if you cross it.
Where to start
Small dedicated parking area on the east side of NY 14, across from the falls. Published parking coordinates: 42.35243, -76.85549.
Timing & water
NYFalls lists the site as open year-round, dawn to dusk. Best in spring and after heavy rain; the flow is often low.
Before you go
NYFalls lists admission as free.
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