Angel Falls
New York • 30 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
Before you go
Angel Falls is on posted private land and access is by landowner permission only. The smaller Java Falls can be seen from the NY Route 78 bridge in Java Village.
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About Angel Falls
Angel Falls is a wide cascade of about 30 feet on Beaver Meadow Creek just upstream of Java Village in the town of Java, Wyoming County. It is on private land that has been posted after damage by visitors, and access is by landowner permission only. The smaller Java Falls, a 5 to 6 foot drop on the same creek, is visible from the NY Route 78 bridge in Java Village.
The Setting
Angel Falls sits at 1,079 feet in the foothills of New York. The falls drop 30 feet.
Height: 30 feet
Trail & Hike Details
What to Expect
The falls drop 30 feet.
Accessibility
Java Falls can be seen from the roadside; Angel Falls is not publicly accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Angel Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Angel Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Any time of year outside dry summer spells.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Watch for traffic when viewing from the NY Route 78 roadside.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Tonawanda Creek, 15.4 miles away, not on Angel Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
20 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Much lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 49 years of record
3.35 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a regional waterway. Conditions at the falls may differ, especially after local rain.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge TONAWANDA CREEK AT ATTICA NY (25 km away).
Today
Roaring
22 cfs
6/10Tomorrow
Roaring
22 cfs
8/10Tue
Strong
22 cfs
10/10Wed
Strong
21 cfs
10/10Thu
Strong
18 cfs
10/10Fri
Strong
18 cfs
10/10Sat
Strong
18 cfs
10/10Best window: Tue — strong flow, mostly sunny (trip score 10/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid February to late April, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
Know when to go.
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Is Angel Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Angel Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 36°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 20 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in New York.
Weather Forecast
Location & Access
Getting There
Java Falls is at the NY Route 78 bridge over Beaver Meadow Creek in Java Village, just south of Welch Road. Angel Falls upstream is not open to the public.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
For a view of Java Falls, use roadside parking along NY Route 78. Do not enter the posted land upstream.
Elevation
1,079 feet above sea level
Coordinates
42.671172° N, -78.434742° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Do not trespass on the posted land along the creek. The roadside view of Java Falls takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Where to Stay
Family friendly Getaway Steps to the beach
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Additional Information
Nearby Attractions
Java Falls at the NY Route 78 bridge in Java Village, and other Wyoming County falls such as Glade Creek Falls in Strykersville.
Cities near Angel Falls
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