Waterfall Hikes Near Rapids, NY

1,380 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rapids? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rapids. 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 43.0976°N, -78.6440°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rapids

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 49 gauged

24 of 45 waterfalls near Rapids are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Triphammer Falls Low Stoney Pitcher Falls Low 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 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 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

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 78°F Partly Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Rapids

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rapids (23 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.

American Falls waterfall

American 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
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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

All 49 Waterfalls Near Rapids

Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

61.9 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

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

Quarry Springs Falls

8.4 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Konkle Falls

72.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
2.9 km 13 m
Thirty Road Falls waterfall

Thirty Road Falls

75 km away
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Beamer Falls waterfall

Lower Beamer Falls

80.2 km away
Ontario
Moderate
4.2 km 115 m
Beamer's Falls waterfall

Beamer's Falls

80.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Puddicombe Falls waterfall

Puddicombe Falls

77 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.7 km Unknown
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

43.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
East of Fifty Falls waterfall

East of Fifty Falls

77.2 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Fifty Road Cascade waterfall

Fifty Road Cascade

77.4 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown

West of Fifty Lower Falls

0.6 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
West of Fifty Upper Cascade waterfall

West of Fifty Upper Cascade

77.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Grand Cascade waterfall

Grand Cascade

77.9 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Promontory Falls waterfall

Promontory Falls

78.3 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rapids

Are there free waterfalls near Rapids?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Rapids, including Beamer's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rapids?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near Rapids, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rapids?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rapids, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rapids?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rapids, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rapids?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rapids?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rapids?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rapids?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Rapids have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rapids?

The closest waterfall to Rapids is American Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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