Waterfall Hikes Near Belmont, NY

865 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Belmont is quiet Genesee valley farm country, the Allegany County seat, and its waterfall list leans on Letchworth to the north. Upper Falls there takes barely a third of a mile for a 70-foot drop, and Middle Falls stands 107 feet just beyond it. Closer to home, Cascade Falls and Fall Brook Falls are each a half mile of easy walking. Stoney Pitcher Falls adds a mile. Fourteen falls land within fifty miles, and most of the listed trails welcome dogs.

Located at 42.2226°N, -78.0327°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Belmont

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

1 of 14 waterfalls near Belmont is flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Bear Falls Moderate Oskonsa Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Cascade Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Triphammer Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Moderate Stone Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 73°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Belmont

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 377 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Fall Brook Falls Moderate · 2370 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Bear Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Oskonsa Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Lower Falls Moderate · 893 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Moderate · 893 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Belmont (4 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.

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

44 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Belmont (10 waterfalls)

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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Belmont

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

44 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Lower Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

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

Fall Brook Falls

45.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

10.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

26.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

31.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Belmont

Are there free waterfalls near Belmont?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Belmont, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Belmont?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Belmont, including Angel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Belmont?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Belmont, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Belmont?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Belmont, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Belmont?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Belmont?

The shortest waterfall hike near Belmont is Angel Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Belmont?

The tallest waterfall near Belmont is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Belmont?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Belmont have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Belmont?

The closest waterfall to Belmont is Middle Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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