Waterfall Hikes Near Salamanca, NY

5,906 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Salamanca backs up against Allegany State Park on Seneca Nation land, and its waterfall list spreads wide. Angel Falls takes a mile of trail with 200 feet of gain, dogs allowed. Johnson Falls stretches to five miles round trip with 300 feet of climb. Middle Falls, the tall one at 107 feet, comes after half a mile. The 70-foot Upper Falls needs only three tenths. Eight falls total, with Arkwright and Shumla up toward the lake still undocumented.

Located at 42.1631°N, -78.7233°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salamanca

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

4 of 8 waterfalls near Salamanca are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Strong Johnson Falls Strong Johnson Falls Strong Arkwright Falls Low Shumla Falls Low Middle Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 59°F

Sun 39°F Chance Snow Showers
Mon 43°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 48°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 54°F Sunny
Thu 56°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 57°F Partly Sunny
Sat 59°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Salamanca

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stoney Pitcher Falls Roaring · 599 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Angel Falls Strong · 20 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Johnson Falls Strong · 20 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Johnson Falls Strong · 20 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Moderate · 208 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Moderate · 208 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salamanca (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.

Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 8 Waterfalls Near Salamanca

Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Shumla Falls in New York, about 89 feet of drop LiDAR

Shumla Falls

35 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

37 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

39 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

47.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Middle Falls

49.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salamanca

Are there free waterfalls near Salamanca?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Salamanca, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salamanca?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Salamanca, including Middle Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salamanca?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca, including Middle Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salamanca?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salamanca is Middle Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salamanca?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salamanca?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Salamanca have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salamanca?

The closest waterfall to Salamanca is Stoney Pitcher Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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