Waterfall Hikes Near Cornwall, ON

48,821 residents
36 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornwall? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Cornwall. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.0167°N, -74.7333°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 36 gauged

35 waterfalls near Cornwall have live flow data today

Allen Falls Barely Flowing Bruner Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Kingsley Falls Barely Flowing Sylvan Falls Barely Flowing Augerhole Falls Low Jamestown Falls Low Moody Falls Low Basford Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Brasher Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Harts Falls Low Jacksons Falls Low Rensselaer Falls Low Rushton Falls Low Five Falls (historical) Moderate Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate Harper Falls Moderate Higley Falls Moderate Lampsons Falls Moderate Little Falls (historical) Moderate Pelkys Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Three Falls Moderate Stark Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Cloudy · 16°F

Tod 13°F Fog
Fri 8°F Cloudy
Sat 13°F Fog
Sun 16°F Cloudy Best
Mon 15°F Cloudy
Tue 6°F Cloudy
Wed 7°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Cornwall

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Stark Falls Moderate · 7.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  2. 2 Three Falls Moderate · 7.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 7.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  4. 4 Pelkys Falls Moderate · 7.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls (historical) Moderate · 7.2 m³/s 39th percentile
  6. 6 Lampsons Falls Moderate · 7.2 m³/s 39th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornwall (21 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Allen Falls waterfall

Allen Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 36 Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Brasher Falls waterfall

Brasher Falls

11.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sylvan Falls in New York, about 73 feet of drop LiDAR

Sylvan Falls

22.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Allen Falls waterfall

Allen Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bruner Falls in New York, about 39 feet of drop LiDAR

Bruner Falls

24.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Kingsley Falls in New York, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Kingsley Falls

25 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls (historical) waterfall

Little Falls (historical)

26 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gain Twist Falls (historical) in New York LiDAR

Gain Twist Falls (historical)

28.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Five Falls (historical) waterfall

Five Falls (historical)

28.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stark Falls waterfall

Stark Falls

29 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Three Falls waterfall

Three Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Higley Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Higley Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jamestown Falls waterfall

Jamestown Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Moody Falls waterfall

Moody Falls

35.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Augerhole Falls in New York, about 42 feet of drop LiDAR

Augerhole Falls

37 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chute Bell waterfall

Chute Bell

62.8 km away
Quebec
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Rushton Falls waterfall

Rushton Falls

39.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Are there free waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Cornwall, including Allen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornwall?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Cornwall, including Allen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornwall?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall, including Allen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall, including Allen Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornwall?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cornwall, including Lampsons Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornwall?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cornwall is Allen Falls at 0.6 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornwall?

The tallest waterfall near Cornwall is Chutes du Moulin at 63 metres.

Do any waterfalls near Cornwall require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Cornwall requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornwall?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Cornwall have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornwall?

The closest waterfall to Cornwall is Brasher Falls, approximately 19.1 km away.

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