Waterfall Hikes Near South Lockport, NY

8,403 residents
New York Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Lockport? There are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Lockport. 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 43.1366°N, -78.6855°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Lockport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 55 gauged

24 of 51 waterfalls near South Lockport 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 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 Devil's Punchbowl Falls Moderate Taro Falls Moderate Lower Punchbowl Falls Moderate Dewitt Falls Moderate Billy Green Falls Moderate Glover's Falls Moderate Centennial 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 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Sunny
Wed 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near South Lockport

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 South Lockport (26 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 55 Waterfalls Near South Lockport

Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

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

Johnson Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Konkle Falls waterfall

Konkle Falls

72.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
2.9 km 13 m
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Thirty Road Falls waterfall

Thirty Road Falls

75 km away
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Stoney Pitcher Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Puddicombe Falls waterfall

Puddicombe Falls

77 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.7 km Unknown
East of Fifty Falls waterfall

East of Fifty Falls

77.2 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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
Pond Falls waterfall

Pond Falls

78.9 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Lewis Road East Falls

58 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lewis Road West Falls waterfall

Lewis Road West Falls

79.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Lockport

Are there free waterfalls near South Lockport?

There are 44 free waterfalls near South Lockport, including Beamer's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Lockport?

There are 26 easy waterfall hikes near South Lockport, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Lockport?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Lockport, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Lockport?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Lockport?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Lockport?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Lockport?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Lockport?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near South Lockport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Lockport?

The closest waterfall to South Lockport is American Falls, approximately 18.7 miles away.

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