Waterfall Hikes Near Fredonia, NY

9,710 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fredonia? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fredonia. 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 42.4407°N, -79.3319°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fredonia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 30 gauged

10 of 26 waterfalls near Fredonia are flowing strongly today

Angel 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 East of Fifty Falls Moderate Puddicombe Falls Moderate Konkle 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

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Fredonia

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Strong ยท 11 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Strong ยท 11 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Strong ยท 11 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Strong ยท 11 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Strong ยท 11 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Strong ยท 11 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fredonia (15 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 waterfall

Rockway Falls

56.4 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

All 30 Waterfalls Near Fredonia

Shumla Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Swayze Falls waterfall

Swayze Falls

53.6 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
6.6 km 104 m
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

56.4 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Effingham Falls waterfall

Effingham Falls

54.2 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
Lower Rockway Falls waterfall

Lower Rockway Falls

56.6 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m
North Eller Falls waterfall

North Eller Falls

52.2 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km 61 m
Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

52.3 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km Unknown
Louth Falls waterfall

Louth Falls

58.2 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.3 km 60 m
Lower Scout Falls waterfall

Lower Scout Falls

52.5 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Scout Falls waterfall

Scout Falls

52.4 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls waterfall

West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls

60 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km Unknown
Lower Decew Falls waterfall

Lower Decew Falls

51.6 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
3.2 km 73 m
Decew Falls waterfall

Decew Falls

51.4 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km 46 m
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

1.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

0.6 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 24 m
Quarry Springs Falls waterfall

Quarry Springs Falls

55.3 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown
Konkle Falls waterfall

Konkle Falls

63.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
2.9 km 13 m
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

36.9 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fredonia

Are there free waterfalls near Fredonia?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Fredonia, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fredonia?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Fredonia, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fredonia?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fredonia?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fredonia?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fredonia?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fredonia?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Fredonia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fredonia?

The closest waterfall to Fredonia is Shumla Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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