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 32 minutes 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

Flowing best right now near Buffalo

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 100th percentile

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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

35.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

57.8 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

36 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

36.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Buffalo

Pond Falls waterfall

Pond Falls

74.3 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Lewis Road East Falls

0.9 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lewis Road West Falls waterfall

Lewis Road West Falls

74.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

14 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
McNeilly Falls waterfall

McNeilly Falls

69.3 km away
In Winona
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
McNeilly West Falls waterfall

McNeilly West Falls

2.9 km away
In Winona
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Tallman East Falls

2.8 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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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