Waterfall Hikes Near Dunkirk, NY

12,668 residents

New York Time Zone

40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dunkirk? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dunkirk. 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 42.4801°N, -79.3324°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dunkirk

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 40 gauged

36 waterfalls near Dunkirk have live flow data today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Arkwright Falls Barely Flowing Shumla Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Thirty Road Falls Moderate Lower Beamer Falls Moderate Beamer's Falls Moderate West of Fifty Upper Cascade Moderate West of Fifty Lower Falls Moderate Fifty Road Cascade Moderate East of Fifty Falls Moderate Puddicombe Falls Moderate Konkle Falls Moderate Grand Cascade Moderate McNeilly 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 about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny Best

Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 86°F Sunny

Thu 86°F Sunny

Fri 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dunkirk (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.

Rockway Falls

56.4 km away

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

All 40 Waterfalls Near Dunkirk

Shumla Falls

28.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Arkwright Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Swayze Falls

53.6 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

6.6 km 104 m

Rockway Falls

56.4 km away

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Drive Up

0.2 km Unknown

Effingham Falls

54.2 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

2.4 km Unknown

Lower Rockway Falls

56.6 km away

In Rockway Conservation Area

Ontario

Moderate

1.9 km 74 m

North Eller Falls

52.2 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

4.0 km 61 m

Louth Falls

58.2 km away

Ontario

Moderate

2.3 km 60 m

Terrace Falls

52.3 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Moderate

4.0 km Unknown

Stoney Pitcher Falls

36.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Scout Falls

52.5 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Scout Falls

52.4 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls

60 km away

Ontario

Moderate

1.9 km Unknown

Lower Decew Falls

51.6 km away

In Short Hills Provincial Park

Ontario

Easy

3.2 km 73 m

Decew Falls

51.4 km away

Ontario

Moderate

1.6 km 46 m

Upper Ball's Falls

1.3 km away

Ontario

Easy

0.8 km 15 m

Lower Ball's Falls

0.6 km away

Ontario

Easy

1.0 km 24 m

Quarry Springs Falls

55.3 km away

Ontario

Moderate

1.6 km Unknown

Konkle Falls

63.7 km away

Ontario

Easy

2.9 km 13 m

Horseshoe Falls

36.9 km away

Ontario

Drive Up

Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dunkirk

Are there free waterfalls near Dunkirk?

There are 32 free waterfalls near Dunkirk, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dunkirk?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dunkirk?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dunkirk, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dunkirk?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dunkirk, including American Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dunkirk?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dunkirk?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dunkirk?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Dunkirk have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dunkirk?

The closest waterfall to Dunkirk is Shumla Falls, approximately 6.2 miles away.

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