Waterfall Hikes Near University at Buffalo, NY

6,189 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near University at Buffalo? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of University at Buffalo. 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 43.0025°N, -78.7887°W

Map of Waterfalls Near University at Buffalo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 46 gauged

10 of 42 waterfalls near University at Buffalo are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Barely Flowing Lower Ball's Falls Moderate Upper Ball's Falls Moderate West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Moderate Louth Falls Moderate Quarry Springs Falls Moderate 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 Dewitt 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 about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near University at Buffalo

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Scout Falls Strong · 11 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Effingham Falls Strong · 11 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 North Eller Falls Strong · 11 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Scout Falls Strong · 11 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Swayze Falls Strong · 11 cfs 77th percentile
  6. 6 Rockway Falls Strong · 11 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near University at Buffalo (23 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 46 Waterfalls Near University at Buffalo

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

23 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

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

Konkle Falls

63.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
2.9 km 13 m
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thirty Road Falls waterfall

Thirty Road Falls

66.4 km away
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
Lower Beamer Falls waterfall

Lower Beamer Falls

71.7 km away
Ontario
Moderate
4.2 km 115 m
Beamer's Falls waterfall

Beamer's Falls

71.7 km away
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
Puddicombe Falls waterfall

Puddicombe Falls

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

East of Fifty Falls

0.4 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fifty Road Cascade waterfall

Fifty Road Cascade

0.3 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

0.2 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Grand Cascade waterfall

Grand Cascade

0.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Promontory Falls waterfall

Promontory Falls

0.6 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pond Falls waterfall

Pond Falls

0.4 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Lewis Road East Falls

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

Lewis Road West Falls

0.1 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near University at Buffalo

Are there free waterfalls near University at Buffalo?

There are 38 free waterfalls near University at Buffalo, including Beamer's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near University at Buffalo?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near University at Buffalo, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in University at Buffalo?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near University at Buffalo, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near University at Buffalo?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near University at Buffalo, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near University at Buffalo?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near University at Buffalo, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near University at Buffalo?

The shortest waterfall hike near University at Buffalo is American Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near University at Buffalo?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around University at Buffalo?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near University at Buffalo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to University at Buffalo?

The closest waterfall to University at Buffalo is Horseshoe Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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