Waterfall Hikes Near Williamsville, NY

5,411 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Williamsville? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Williamsville. 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 42.9623°N, -78.7418°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Williamsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 42 gauged

24 of 38 waterfalls near Williamsville are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fall Brook Falls Low Honeoye Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer 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 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 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 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Williamsville

Updated about 6 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 Williamsville (21 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

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
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara 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
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Williamsville

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
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara 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
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

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

North Eller Falls

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

Terrace Falls

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

Scout Falls

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

Decew Falls

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

Lower Scout Falls

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

Lower Decew Falls

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

Swayze Falls

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

Effingham Falls

55.5 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

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

Rockway Falls

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

Lower Rockway Falls

38.2 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m
Louth Falls waterfall

Louth Falls

59.3 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.3 km 60 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Williamsville

Are there free waterfalls near Williamsville?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Williamsville, including Beamer's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Williamsville?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Williamsville, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Williamsville?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Williamsville, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Williamsville?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Williamsville, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Williamsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Williamsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Williamsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Williamsville?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Williamsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Williamsville?

The closest waterfall to Williamsville is Horseshoe Falls, approximately 19.7 miles away.

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