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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 47 gauged

24 of 43 waterfalls near Buffalo are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Arkwright Falls Moderate Shumla Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Moderate 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 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 Strong Terrace Falls Strong Lower Decew Falls Strong Lower Rockway Falls Strong Rockway Falls Strong Swayze Falls Strong Scout Falls Strong North Eller Falls Strong Effingham Falls Strong Lower Scout Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Thu 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Fri 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Sat 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny Best

Mon 85°F Partly Sunny

Tue 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 86°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Buffalo (22 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.

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

22.9 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

36.9 km away

Ontario

Drive Up

Unknown Unknown

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

23 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

23 miles away

New York

Easy

0.5 miles 50 ft

American Falls waterfall

American Falls

23.1 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Buffalo

Lewis Road East Falls

79.3 km away

Ontario

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Lewis Road West Falls waterfall

Lewis Road West Falls

0.1 km away

Ontario

Easy

Unknown Unknown

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

47.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

46.6 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 50 ft

McNeilly Falls waterfall

McNeilly Falls

0.9 km away

Ontario

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

McNeilly West Falls waterfall

McNeilly West Falls

1.2 km away

Ontario

Easy

Unknown Unknown

Tallman East Falls

0.2 km away

Ontario

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

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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