Waterfall Hikes Near Fredonia, NY

9,710 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The creeks dropping off the Lake Erie escarpment give Fredonia waterfalls of its own. Arkwright Falls and Shumla Falls flow close to town, still waiting on trail data. Stoney Pitcher Falls is an easy mile. For a full day, Swayze Falls drops 45 feet along a 4.1-mile loop that gains 341 feet in the deep gorge country to the east. Rockway Falls, 64 feet, is a tenth of a mile from parking. Thirty falls dot the radius, most of them cut into shale ravines that run loudest in spring.

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

11 of 26 waterfalls near Fredonia are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Strong Arkwright Falls Moderate Shumla Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Lower Beamer Falls Barely Flowing Beamer's Falls Barely Flowing East of Fifty Falls Barely Flowing Puddicombe Falls Barely Flowing Konkle Falls Barely Flowing 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 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Tod 70°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny
Fri 69°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 60°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Fredonia

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Strong ยท 8 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fredonia (16 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.

Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

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

All 30 Waterfalls Near Fredonia

LiDAR terrain view around Shumla Falls in New York, about 89 feet of drop LiDAR

Shumla Falls

4.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Swayze Falls waterfall

Swayze Falls

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

Rockway Falls

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

Effingham Falls

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

Lower Rockway Falls

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

North Eller Falls

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

Terrace Falls

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

Louth Falls

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

Lower Scout Falls

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

Scout Falls

55.8 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

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

Lower Decew Falls

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

Decew Falls

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

Upper Ball's Falls

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

Lower Ball's Falls

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

Quarry Springs Falls

58.5 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown
Konkle Falls waterfall

Konkle Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

67.5 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 16 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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