Waterfall Hikes Near Tonawanda, NY

15,096 residents
New York Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tonawanda? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tonawanda. 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 43.0105°N, -78.8805°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tonawanda

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

57 of 61 gauged

15 of 57 waterfalls near Tonawanda are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Arkwright Falls Low Shumla Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Cascade 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 Moderate Thirty Road Falls Moderate Lower Beamer Falls Moderate Beamer's Falls Moderate West of Fifty Upper Cascade Moderate West of Fifty Lower Falls Moderate Fifty Road Cascade Moderate East of Fifty Falls Moderate Puddicombe Falls Moderate Konkle Falls Moderate Grand Cascade Moderate Vinemount West Falls Moderate Albion Falls Moderate Devil's Punchbowl Falls Moderate Felker's Falls Moderate Taro Falls Moderate Lower Punchbowl Falls Moderate Dewitt Falls Moderate Baby Albion Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Hannon Cascade Moderate Billy Monkley Cascade Moderate Billy Green Falls Moderate Little Davis 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 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

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Tonawanda

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Louth Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Quarry Springs Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Ball's Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Ball's Falls Strong · 33 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Scout Falls Strong · 16 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tonawanda (32 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
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

All 61 Waterfalls Near Tonawanda

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
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
Louth Falls waterfall

Louth Falls

58.2 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.3 km 60 m
West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls waterfall

West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls

60 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km Unknown
Upper Ball's Falls waterfall

Upper Ball's Falls

1.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Lower Ball's Falls waterfall

Lower Ball's Falls

0.6 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 24 m
Quarry Springs Falls waterfall

Quarry Springs Falls

55.3 km away
Ontario
Moderate
1.6 km Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tonawanda

Are there free waterfalls near Tonawanda?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Tonawanda, including Albion Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tonawanda?

There are 32 easy waterfall hikes near Tonawanda, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tonawanda?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tonawanda, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tonawanda?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tonawanda, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tonawanda?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tonawanda?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tonawanda is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tonawanda?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tonawanda?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Tonawanda have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tonawanda?

The closest waterfall to Tonawanda is Horseshoe Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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