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

8 waterfalls near Olean have live flow data today

Bear Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Thu 80°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 81°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Olean

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bear Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Stoney Pitcher Falls Moderate · 1590 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Moderate · 444 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Middle Falls Moderate · 444 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Moderate · 444 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Angel Falls Low · 17 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Olean (3 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.

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

33.7 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

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

Upper Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Olean

Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

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

Angel Falls

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

Johnson Falls

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

Johnson Falls

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

Upper Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Bear Falls

47.1 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 3 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 0.6 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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