Waterfall Hikes Near Harris Hill, NY

6,107 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Harris Hill? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Harris Hill. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.9730°N, -78.6793°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Harris Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 36 gauged

15 of 32 waterfalls near Harris Hill are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fall Brook Falls Low Honeoye Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Barely Flowing Lower Ball's Falls Strong Upper Ball's Falls Strong West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Strong Louth Falls Strong Quarry Springs Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Low Thirty Road Falls Moderate Lower Beamer Falls Moderate Beamer's Falls Moderate Konkle Falls Moderate Decew Falls Roaring Terrace Falls Roaring Lower Decew Falls Roaring Lower Rockway Falls Roaring Rockway Falls Roaring Swayze Falls Roaring Scout Falls Roaring North Eller Falls Roaring Effingham Falls Roaring Lower Scout Falls Roaring

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Harris Hill

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Decew Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Terrace Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Decew Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Swayze Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Harris Hill (17 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.

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

10.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

16.7 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Harris Hill

Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

10.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

16.7 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
North Eller Falls waterfall

North Eller Falls

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

Terrace Falls

53.7 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km Unknown
Scout Falls waterfall

Scout Falls

66.8 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Decew Falls waterfall

Decew Falls

50.9 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km 46 m
Lower Scout Falls waterfall

Lower Scout Falls

53.9 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Decew Falls waterfall

Lower Decew Falls

51.1 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
3.2 km 73 m
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Swayze Falls

55 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
6.6 km 104 m
Effingham Falls waterfall

Effingham Falls

55.5 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Harris Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Harris Hill?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Harris Hill, including Beamer's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Harris Hill?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Harris Hill, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Harris Hill?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Harris Hill, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Harris Hill?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Harris Hill, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Harris Hill?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Harris Hill, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Harris Hill?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Harris Hill?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Harris Hill?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Harris Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Harris Hill?

The closest waterfall to Harris Hill is Johnson Falls, approximately 21.5 miles away.

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