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

3 of 8 waterfalls near Salamanca are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 58°F

Tod 69°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 72°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 58°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Salamanca

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Angel Falls Strong · 16 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Johnson Falls Strong · 16 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Johnson Falls Strong · 16 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Arkwright Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Shumla Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Low · 223 cfs 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salamanca (4 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
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

37 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salamanca (4 waterfalls)

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

Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

47.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

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
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

39 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

47.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
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 2 free waterfalls near Salamanca, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salamanca?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Salamanca, including Angel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salamanca?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca, including Angel 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 Angel 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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