Waterfall Hikes Near Great Bend, NY

1,208 residents
New York Time Zone
53 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Great Bend? There are 53 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Great Bend. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.0198°N, -75.7076°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Great Bend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

53 of 53 gauged

24 of 53 waterfalls near Great Bend are flowing strongly today

Basford Falls Strong Browns Falls Strong Copper Rock Falls Strong Flat Rock Falls Strong Greenwood Falls Strong High Falls Strong Madison Chute Strong Newton Falls Strong Plumb Brook Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rock Dam Falls Strong Sinclair Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Sliding Falls Strong Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Burrville Cider Mill Falls Barely Flowing Butternut Falls Barely Flowing Catfish Falls Barely Flowing Childs Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Pleasant Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Talcott Falls Barely Flowing Sperrys Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Coopers Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rensselaer Falls Moderate Dicob Falls Strong Eagle Falls Strong Elmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Jerden Falls Strong Kings Falls Strong Eatonville Falls Low Shingle Mill Falls Low Singing Waters Falls Low Whitaker Falls Low Emeryville Falls Roaring Fullerville Falls Roaring Hazleton Falls Roaring Harper Falls Low Lampsons Falls Low Pelkys Falls Low Touey Falls Barely Flowing Ferguson Waterfall Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Great Bend

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ferguson Waterfall Roaring ยท 30 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hazleton Falls Roaring ยท 133 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Fullerville Falls Roaring ยท 133 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Emeryville Falls Roaring ยท 133 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Harts Falls Strong ยท 516 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Jacksons Falls Strong ยท 516 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Great Bend (7 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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

49.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Great Bend (33 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

11.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 53 Waterfalls Near Great Bend

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaer Falls waterfall

Rensselaer Falls

15.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

48.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Touey Falls

47.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lampsons Falls waterfall

Lampsons Falls

35.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacksons Falls waterfall

Jacksons Falls

26.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harper Falls waterfall

Harper Falls

5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winns Pond

27.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Pelkys Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Great Bend

Are there free waterfalls near Great Bend?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Great Bend, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Great Bend?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Great Bend, including Ferguson Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Great Bend?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Great Bend, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Bend?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Bend, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Great Bend?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Great Bend, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Great Bend?

The shortest waterfall hike near Great Bend is Agers Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Great Bend?

The tallest waterfall near Great Bend is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Great Bend require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Great Bend requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Great Bend?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Great Bend has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Great Bend?

The closest waterfall to Great Bend is Childs Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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