Waterfall Hikes Near Batavia, NY

15,510 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Batavia is flat farm country, so the falling water waits south in the Genesee gorge. Middle Falls at Letchworth drops 107 feet, a half-mile walk, and Upper Falls, 70 feet, is three tenths of a mile from parking. Dogs are allowed at both. Buttermilk Falls runs 165 feet with an easy half-mile approach and swimming allowed. Johnson Falls stretches the legs at five miles round trip with 300 feet of gain. Twenty falls in the circle, nearly all short.

Located at 42.9987°N, -78.1802°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Batavia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 20 gauged

16 waterfalls near Batavia have live flow data today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fall Brook Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Lower Falls Low Middle Falls Low Honeoye Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Low

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sun 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Batavia

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Low · 2 cfs 18th percentile
  2. 2 Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Barely Flowing · 665 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Barely Flowing · 665 cfs 5th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Barely Flowing · 665 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Angel Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Batavia (10 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.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Batavia (16 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Batavia

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

43.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

10.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

16.7 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Batavia

Are there free waterfalls near Batavia?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Batavia, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Batavia?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Batavia, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Batavia?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Batavia, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Batavia?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Batavia, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Batavia?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Batavia, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Batavia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Batavia is American Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Batavia?

The tallest waterfall near Batavia is Bridal Veil Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Batavia?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Batavia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Batavia?

The closest waterfall to Batavia is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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