Button Falls, Waterfall in Madison County, New York, US
Button Falls is a small waterfall in Madison County, New York, where Button Creek drops about 8 feet (2.4 m) over a rocky ledge. The creek continues downstream toward the Unadilla River, and the falls sit along a short path near Button Falls Road with parking close by.
Button Falls was first publicly documented around 2008, when it began to appear in guides about waterfalls in central New York. Since then it has grown into a recognized stop for travelers passing through Madison County.
The site is reached via Button Falls Road, with parking nearby and a short walk to the creek that most people can handle easily. Sturdy footwear is a good idea, as the ground around the water can be uneven and slippery.
The falls sit about a mile (1.6 km) from where Button Creek meets the Unadilla River, placing them near the very end of a small watershed. The origin of the name Button Falls has never been clearly explained, and no record traces it to a specific person or event.
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