Waterfall Hikes Near Bemus Point, NY

189 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bemus Point? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bemus Point. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.1631°N, -79.3896°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bemus Point

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

10 of 14 waterfalls near Bemus Point are flowing strongly today

Arkwright Falls Barely Flowing Shumla Falls Barely Flowing Howard Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Low Lower Ball's Falls Strong Upper Ball's Falls Strong West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Strong Louth Falls Strong Quarry Springs Falls Strong Lower Rockway Falls Roaring Rockway Falls Roaring Swayze Falls Roaring North Eller Falls Roaring Effingham Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 78°F

Sat 82°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bemus Point

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Swayze Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 North Eller Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Effingham Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Ball's Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bemus Point (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.

Howard Falls

42.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

61.9 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

62.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 24 m

All 14 Waterfalls Near Bemus Point

Shumla Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

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

Stoney Pitcher Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Howard Falls

42.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

61.9 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

62.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 24 m
Quarry Springs Falls waterfall

Quarry Springs Falls

8.4 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown
West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls waterfall

West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls

61.1 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km Unknown
Louth Falls waterfall

Louth Falls

59.3 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.3 km 60 m
Swayze Falls waterfall

Swayze Falls

55 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
6.6 km 104 m
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

57.8 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Effingham Falls waterfall

Effingham Falls

55.5 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
Lower Rockway Falls waterfall

Lower Rockway Falls

38.2 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m
North Eller Falls waterfall

North Eller Falls

53.6 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km 61 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bemus Point

Are there free waterfalls near Bemus Point?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Bemus Point, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bemus Point?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Bemus Point, including Howard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bemus Point?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bemus Point, including Louth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bemus Point?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bemus Point is Arkwright Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bemus Point?

The tallest waterfall near Bemus Point is Lower Ball's Falls at 88 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bemus Point?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Bemus Point have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bemus Point?

The closest waterfall to Bemus Point is Shumla Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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