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 2 hours 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

Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dunkirk

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

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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.