Waterfall Hikes Near Hamilton, ON

721,053 residents
90 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hamilton? There are 90 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Hamilton. 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 43.2561°N, -79.8575°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hamilton

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

86 of 90 gauged

9 of 86 waterfalls near Hamilton are flowing strongly today

Lower Ball's Falls Strong Upper Ball's Falls Strong West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Strong Louth Falls Strong Quarry Springs Falls Strong Scenic Falls Moderate Borer's Falls Moderate Webster's Falls Moderate Tew's Falls Moderate Mountview Falls Moderate Upper Princess Falls Moderate Chedoke Falls Moderate Upper Sanatorium Falls Moderate Lower Sanatorium Cascade Moderate Cliffview Falls Moderate Lower Westcliffe Falls Moderate Lower Princess Falls Moderate Lower Cliffview Falls Moderate Sydenham Falls Moderate Romar Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lynn River Falls Barely Flowing Thirty Road Falls Moderate Lower Beamer Falls Moderate Beamer's Falls Moderate West of Fifty Upper Cascade Moderate West of Fifty Lower Falls Moderate Fifty Road Cascade Moderate East of Fifty Falls Moderate Puddicombe Falls Moderate Konkle Falls Moderate Grand Cascade Moderate Vinemount West Falls Moderate Albion Falls Moderate Devil's Punchbowl Falls Moderate Felker's Falls Moderate Taro Falls Moderate Lower Punchbowl Falls Moderate Dewitt Falls Moderate Baby Albion Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Hannon Cascade Moderate Billy Monkley Cascade Moderate Billy Green Falls Moderate Little Davis Falls Moderate Glover's Falls Moderate Centennial Falls Moderate McNeilly Falls Moderate McNeilly West Falls Moderate Tallman East Falls Moderate Vinemount East Falls Moderate Lewis Road West Falls Moderate Lewis Road East Falls Moderate Pond Falls Moderate Promontory Falls Moderate Canterbury Falls Low Tiffany Falls Low Upper Mohawk Falls Low Washboard Falls Low Stephanie Falls Low Sherman Falls Low Little Canterbury Falls Low Old Dundas Road Falls Low Ancaster Heights Falls Low Upper Shaver Falls Low Shaver Falls Low Lower Little Falls Low Little Falls Low Lower Mill Falls Low Upper Mill Falls Low Mohawk Cascade Low Decew Falls Moderate Terrace Falls Moderate Lower Decew Falls Moderate Lower Rockway Falls Moderate Rockway Falls Moderate Swayze Falls Moderate Scout Falls Moderate North Eller Falls Moderate Effingham Falls Moderate Lower Scout Falls Moderate Victoria Falls Strong Terra Cotta Falls Roaring Hilton Falls Strong Devil's Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mainly Sunny · 26°F

Tod 26°F Mainly Sunny Best
Mon 30°F Cloudy
Tue 28°F Thunderstorm
Wed 21°F Cloudy
Thu 27°F Cloudy
Fri 27°F Cloudy
Sat 21°F Partly Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Hamilton

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cataract Falls Roaring · 3.2 m³/s 100th percentile
  2. 2 Victoria Falls Roaring · 1.2 m³/s 100th percentile
  3. 3 Terra Cotta Falls Roaring · 5.5 m³/s 100th percentile
  4. 4 Hilton Falls Strong · 1.0 m³/s 86th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Ball's Falls Strong · 0.3 m³/s 80th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Ball's Falls Strong · 0.3 m³/s 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hamilton (51 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.

4.3 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
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4.4 km away
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1.1 km away
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Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

All 90 Waterfalls Near Hamilton

Ontario
Moderate
11.0 km 177 m
4.3 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
4.3 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
4.4 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
1.1 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
1.1 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
0.6 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.9 km Unknown
0 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
5.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
63.9 km away
In Iroquoia Heights
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
79.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
3.7 km 74 m
Ontario
Drive Up
0.3 km 30 m
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
1.8 km away
Ontario
Easy
3.7 km 25 m
In Iroquoia Heights
Ontario
Moderate
7.4 km 121 m
0.1 km away
In Iroquoia Heights
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 30 m
2.1 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
1.2 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km 84 m
1.1 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
2.1 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hamilton

Are there free waterfalls near Hamilton?

There are 86 free waterfalls near Hamilton, including Albion Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hamilton?

There are 51 easy waterfall hikes near Hamilton, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hamilton?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hamilton, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hamilton?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hamilton, including American Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hamilton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hamilton is Albion Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hamilton?

The tallest waterfall near Hamilton is Bridal Veil Falls at 55 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hamilton?

Yes, 86 waterfalls near Hamilton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hamilton?

The closest waterfall to Hamilton is Chedoke Falls, approximately 4.1 km away.

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