Waterfall Hikes Near Buffalo, NY

944,589 residents

New York Time Zone

47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Buffalo sits on the southern shore of Lake Erie where the flat glacial lakeplain meets the Niagara Escarpment, and local streams have cut steep gorges, wooded ravines and coastal bluffs that shape the surrounding landscape. Waterfall hikes within the area range from short roadside cascades and easy park trails to moderate canyon scrambles through old-growth pockets and narrow river gorges, offering pronounced seasonal flow changes and quick access from urban and suburban neighborhoods.

Located at 42.9018°N, -78.8487°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Buffalo

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Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 47 gauged

9 of 43 waterfalls near Buffalo are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Low Johnson Falls Low Johnson Falls Low Arkwright Falls Moderate Shumla Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Moderate Lower Ball's Falls Moderate Upper Ball's Falls Moderate West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Moderate Louth Falls Moderate Quarry Springs Falls Moderate 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 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

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

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Monday

Sunny · 68°F

Sun 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 68°F Sunny Best

Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Thu 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Jun 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Sat 73°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Buffalo (22 waterfalls)

41.8 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Johnson Falls

22.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Johnson Falls

31.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

5.0 miles 300 ft

North Eller Falls

2 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

4.0 km 61 m

Terrace Falls

1.9 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

4.0 km Unknown

Scout Falls

2.1 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Decew Falls

51.8 km away

Ontario

Moderate

1.6 km 46 m

Lower Scout Falls

2 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Lower Decew Falls

51.6 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

3.2 km 73 m

Swayze Falls

0.6 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

6.6 km 104 m

Angel Falls

20.5 miles away

New York

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Effingham Falls

1.9 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

2.4 km Unknown

Rockway Falls

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Lower Rockway Falls

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Moderate

1.9 km 74 m

Louth Falls

3.4 km away

Ontario

Moderate

2.3 km 60 m

Stoney Pitcher Falls

7.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Buffalo

Are there free waterfalls near Buffalo?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Buffalo, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Buffalo?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Buffalo, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Buffalo?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Buffalo, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Buffalo?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Buffalo, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Buffalo?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Buffalo?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Buffalo?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Buffalo?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Buffalo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Buffalo?

The closest waterfall to Buffalo is Horseshoe Falls, approximately 18.1 miles away.

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