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.

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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.