Waterfall Hikes Near Wellsburg, NY

440 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wellsburg? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wellsburg. 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 42.0126°N, -76.7298°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wellsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Wellsburg have live flow data today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Cold Run Road Falls Barely Flowing Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing Dutchman Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Lincoln Falls Barely Flowing Wenonan Falls Barely Flowing Aunt Sarahs Falls Barely Flowing Glenora Falls Barely Flowing Hector Falls Barely Flowing Shequaga Falls Barely Flowing Bear Falls Barely Flowing Oskonsa Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clifton Falls Moderate Montville Falls Moderate Moonshine Falls Moderate Parson Falls Moderate Fallbrook Falls Barely Flowing Hosmer Falls Barely Flowing Oak Tree Falls Barely Flowing Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing Ithaca Falls Low Lucifer Falls Barely Flowing Taughannock Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Wed 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wellsburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Clifton Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  2. 2 Parson Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Moonshine Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Montville Falls Moderate · 43 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Ithaca Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Thread Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wellsburg (6 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.

Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wellsburg (17 waterfalls)

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

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Wellsburg

Shequaga Falls waterfall

Shequaga Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Aunt Sarahs Falls waterfall

Aunt Sarahs Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucifer Falls waterfall

Lucifer Falls

10.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

14.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Fallbrook Falls waterfall

Fallbrook Falls

44.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lincoln Falls waterfall

Lincoln Falls

22.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Taughannock Falls waterfall

Taughannock Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 250 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

41.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Ithaca Falls waterfall

Ithaca Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.5 miles 600 ft
Oak Tree Falls waterfall

Oak Tree Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

10.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cold Run Road Falls waterfall

Cold Run Road Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Thread Falls waterfall

Silver Thread Falls

11.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wellsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Wellsburg?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Wellsburg, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wellsburg?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Wellsburg, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wellsburg?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wellsburg, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellsburg?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellsburg, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wellsburg?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Wellsburg, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wellsburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wellsburg is Angel Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wellsburg?

The tallest waterfall near Wellsburg is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wellsburg?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Wellsburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wellsburg?

The closest waterfall to Wellsburg is Shequaga Falls, approximately 21.4 miles away.

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