Waterfall Hikes Near Buffalo, NY

944,589 residents

New York Time Zone

49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Half an hour north of Buffalo the Niagara River goes over the edge. Horseshoe Falls drops 167 feet. American Falls, at 110, faces the parkland on the New York side, and Bridal Veil is listed at 181, with a flat half-mile walk to see it and dogs allowed. Niagara aside, the radius holds forty-nine falls in all, and most live quieter lives. Johnson Falls takes a five-mile round trip with 300 feet of gain. North Eller Falls runs 2.5 miles. Crowds thin the moment you leave the gorge.

Located at 42.9018°N, -78.8487°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Buffalo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 49 gauged

25 of 45 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 Low Fall Brook Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Roaring Lower Ball's Falls Roaring Upper Ball's Falls Roaring West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Roaring Louth Falls Roaring Quarry Springs Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Moderate 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

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 80°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Fri 77°F Sunny

Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sun 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Buffalo (22 waterfalls)

36.1 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Johnson Falls

43.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Johnson Falls

21.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

5.0 miles 300 ft

North Eller Falls

73.1 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

4.0 km 61 m

Terrace Falls

73.2 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

4.0 km Unknown

Scout Falls

73.3 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Decew Falls

43.4 km away

Ontario

Moderate

1.6 km 46 m

Lower Scout Falls

73.4 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Lower Decew Falls

0.2 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

3.2 km 73 m

Swayze Falls

74.5 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

6.6 km 104 m

Angel Falls

41.1 miles away

New York

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Effingham Falls

75.1 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

2.4 km Unknown

Rockway Falls

77.4 km away

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Lower Rockway Falls

77.5 km away

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Moderate

1.9 km 74 m

Louth Falls

48.2 km away

Ontario

Moderate

2.3 km 60 m

Stoney Pitcher Falls

15 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 38 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 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Buffalo, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Buffalo?

There are 18 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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