Waterfall Hikes Near Brocton, NY

1,573 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brocton? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brocton. 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 42.3898°N, -79.4428°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brocton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 40 gauged

24 of 36 waterfalls near Brocton are flowing strongly today

Arkwright Falls Barely Flowing Shumla Falls Barely Flowing 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 Horseshoe Falls Low Thirty Road Falls Strong Lower Beamer Falls Strong Beamer's Falls Strong West of Fifty Upper Cascade Strong West of Fifty Lower Falls Strong Fifty Road Cascade Strong East of Fifty Falls Strong Puddicombe Falls Strong Konkle Falls Strong Grand Cascade Moderate McNeilly Falls Moderate McNeilly West Falls Moderate Tallman East Falls Moderate Lewis Road West Falls Moderate Lewis Road East Falls Moderate Pond Falls Moderate Promontory Falls Moderate Decew Falls Roaring Terrace Falls Roaring Lower Decew Falls Roaring Lower Rockway Falls Roaring Rockway Falls Roaring Swayze Falls Roaring Scout Falls Roaring North Eller Falls Roaring Effingham Falls Roaring Lower Scout Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 77°F Sunny
Wed 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Brocton

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Brocton (19 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.

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 40 Waterfalls Near Brocton

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
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
Konkle Falls waterfall

Konkle Falls

72.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
2.9 km 13 m
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
Thirty Road Falls waterfall

Thirty Road Falls

75 km away
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
North Eller Falls waterfall

North Eller Falls

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

Terrace Falls

53.7 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km Unknown
Lower Scout Falls waterfall

Lower Scout Falls

53.9 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Scout Falls waterfall

Scout Falls

66.8 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Decew Falls waterfall

Lower Decew Falls

51.1 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
3.2 km 73 m
Decew Falls waterfall

Decew Falls

50.9 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brocton

Are there free waterfalls near Brocton?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Brocton, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Brocton?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Brocton, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brocton?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Brocton, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brocton?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Brocton, including American Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brocton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Brocton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Brocton?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Brocton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Brocton?

The closest waterfall to Brocton is Shumla Falls, approximately 6.5 miles away.

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