Waterfall Hikes Near North Tonawanda, NY

30,479 residents
New York Time Zone
60 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Tonawanda? There are 60 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Tonawanda. 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 43.0457°N, -78.8659°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Tonawanda

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

56 of 60 gauged

25 of 56 waterfalls near North Tonawanda are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Low Johnson Falls Low Johnson Falls Low Arkwright Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Stoney Pitcher Falls Strong Lower Ball's Falls Roaring Upper Ball's Falls Roaring West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Roaring Louth Falls Roaring Quarry Springs Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Moderate Thirty Road Falls Strong Lower Beamer Falls Strong Beamer's Falls Strong West of Fifty Upper Cascade Strong West of Fifty Lower Falls Strong Fifty Road Cascade Strong East of Fifty Falls Strong Puddicombe Falls Strong Konkle Falls Strong Grand Cascade Moderate Vinemount West Falls Moderate Albion Falls Moderate Devil's Punchbowl Falls Moderate Felker's Falls Moderate Taro Falls Moderate Lower Punchbowl Falls Moderate Dewitt Falls Moderate Baby Albion Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Hannon Cascade Moderate Billy Monkley Cascade Moderate Billy Green Falls Moderate Little Davis Falls Moderate Glover's Falls Moderate Centennial Falls Moderate McNeilly Falls Moderate McNeilly West Falls Moderate Tallman East Falls Moderate Vinemount East Falls Moderate Lewis Road West Falls Moderate Lewis Road East Falls Moderate Pond Falls Moderate Promontory 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 about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Partly Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Tonawanda

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Tonawanda (32 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

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

Horseshoe Falls

57.8 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

American Falls

36.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near North Tonawanda

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

57.8 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

American Falls

36.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
North Eller Falls waterfall

North Eller Falls

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

Terrace Falls

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

Scout Falls

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

Decew Falls

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

Lower Scout Falls

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

Lower Decew Falls

0.2 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
3.2 km 73 m
Swayze Falls waterfall

Swayze Falls

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

Effingham Falls

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

Rockway Falls

77.4 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Lower Rockway Falls waterfall

Lower Rockway Falls

77.5 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m
Louth Falls waterfall

Louth Falls

48.2 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.3 km 60 m
West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls waterfall

West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls

48.3 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km Unknown
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

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

Lower Ball's Falls

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

Quarry Springs Falls

28.8 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Tonawanda

Are there free waterfalls near North Tonawanda?

There are 52 free waterfalls near North Tonawanda, including Albion Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Tonawanda?

There are 32 easy waterfall hikes near North Tonawanda, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Tonawanda?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Tonawanda, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Tonawanda?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Tonawanda, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Tonawanda?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near North Tonawanda, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Tonawanda?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Tonawanda is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Tonawanda?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Tonawanda?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near North Tonawanda have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Tonawanda?

The closest waterfall to North Tonawanda is Horseshoe Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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