Waterfall Hikes Near Olean, NY

13,890 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Allegheny hill country folds around Olean, and eight falls sit inside its fifty miles. Middle Falls carries the height, 107 feet after half a mile of walking. Its 70-foot neighbor Upper Falls needs just three tenths. Johnson Falls is the long haul, five miles there and back with 300 feet of climbing, dogs allowed. Bear Falls and Angel Falls each run about a mile and climb a couple hundred feet. A mile and a half gets you to Lower Falls, and Stoney Pitcher Falls adds one more easy mile.

Located at 42.0819°N, -78.4321°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Olean

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

4 of 8 waterfalls near Olean are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Roaring Johnson Falls Roaring Johnson Falls Roaring Bear Falls Roaring Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 74°F

Mon 66°F Patchy Fog then Cloudy
Tue 71°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 78°F Partly Sunny
Fri 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Olean

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Angel Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Johnson Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Johnson Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Bear Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Lower Falls Barely Flowing · 220 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Barely Flowing · 220 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Olean (5 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

24.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

28.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

40.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Olean (6 waterfalls)

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

Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

39.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Olean

Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

28.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

39.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

40.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

42 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

49.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Olean

Are there free waterfalls near Olean?

There is 1 free waterfall near Olean, including Johnson Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Olean?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Olean, including Angel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Olean?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Olean, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Olean?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Olean, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Olean?

The shortest waterfall hike near Olean is Angel Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Olean?

The tallest waterfall near Olean is Middle Falls at 107 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Olean?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Olean have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Olean?

The closest waterfall to Olean is Stoney Pitcher Falls, approximately 24.9 miles away.

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