At 165 ft, Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca) is one of the taller waterfalls in New York — a cascade waterfall worth seeking out.
The falls are fed by Buttermilk Creek. You'll find it in Tompkins, New York. It is protected within NYS Parks (Buttermilk Falls State Park).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Ithaca, the closest town.
When to go: May through early November. Like most waterfalls, Buttermilk Falls (Ithaca) runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
