Waterfall Hikes Near South Dayton, NY

606 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Dayton? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Dayton. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.3628°N, -79.0510°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Dayton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 21 gauged

10 of 17 waterfalls near South Dayton are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Arkwright Falls Barely Flowing Shumla Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Moderate Decew Falls Strong Terrace Falls Strong Lower Decew Falls Strong Lower Rockway Falls Strong Rockway Falls Strong Swayze Falls Strong Scout Falls Strong North Eller Falls Strong Effingham Falls Strong Lower Scout Falls Strong Louth Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 92°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny Best
Fri 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near South Dayton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Strong · 11 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Strong · 11 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Strong · 11 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Strong · 11 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Strong · 11 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Strong · 11 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Dayton (10 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.

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

36.9 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

23 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near South Dayton

Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shumla Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

36.9 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

23 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

23 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

23.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

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

Johnson Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Eller Falls waterfall

North Eller Falls

52.2 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km 61 m
Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

52.3 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
4.0 km Unknown
Scout Falls waterfall

Scout Falls

52.4 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Decew Falls waterfall

Decew Falls

51.4 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km 46 m
Lower Scout Falls waterfall

Lower Scout Falls

52.5 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Decew Falls waterfall

Lower Decew Falls

51.6 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Easy
3.2 km 73 m
Swayze Falls waterfall

Swayze Falls

53.6 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
6.6 km 104 m
Effingham Falls waterfall

Effingham Falls

54.2 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

56.4 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Lower Rockway Falls waterfall

Lower Rockway Falls

56.6 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Dayton

Are there free waterfalls near South Dayton?

There are 13 free waterfalls near South Dayton, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Dayton?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near South Dayton, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Dayton?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Dayton, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Dayton?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Dayton, including American Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Dayton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Dayton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Dayton?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near South Dayton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Dayton?

The closest waterfall to South Dayton is Arkwright Falls, approximately 10.6 miles away.

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