Waterfall Hikes Near Olcott, NY

1,041 residents

New York Time Zone

43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Olcott? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Olcott. 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 43.3292°N, -78.7171°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Olcott

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 43 gauged

10 of 39 waterfalls near Olcott are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk 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 West of Fifty Upper Cascade Moderate West of Fifty Lower Falls Moderate Fifty Road Cascade Moderate East of Fifty Falls Moderate Puddicombe Falls Moderate Konkle Falls Moderate Grand Cascade Moderate Vinemount West 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 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

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny

Thu 95°F Sunny

Fri 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 85°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Mon 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Olcott

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Olcott (22 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.