Stone Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
Stone Falls is on private land and there is no trail. You can see the top of the falls from the road bridge; do not cross private property to reach the base.
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About Stone Falls
Stone Falls, also called Stones Falls, is a waterfall of roughly 20 to 30 feet on Mill Creek south of Dansville in Livingston County. The lower part is natural ledge and the upper part was a concrete dam, now partly removed. The land around the falls is private, though the crest can be seen from a bridge on a side road off Stones Falls Road.
Trail & Hike Details
Accessibility
There is no trail. The only view without crossing private land is from the road bridge above the falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Stone Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Stone Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are ideal for visiting Stone Falls, as the water flow is typically strongest during these seasons. Fall offers beautiful foliage, while summer provides warmer weather for hiking.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
The creek banks below the falls are steep and overgrown, and the creek runs high after rain.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Canaseraga Creek, 1.9 miles away, not on Stone Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
16 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Much lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 52 years of record
2.20 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
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge CANASERAGA CREEK ABOVE DANSVILLE NY (3 km away).
Today
Moderate
16 cfs
8/10Tomorrow
Strong
18 cfs
8/10Fri
Strong
19 cfs
8/10Sat
Strong
18 cfs
8/10Sun
Strong
16 cfs
9/10Mon
Moderate
17 cfs
8/10Tue
Moderate
17 cfs
9/10Best window: Sun — strong flow, mostly cloudy (trip score 9/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late February to mid May, 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.
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Is Stone Falls Frozen?
Updated about 4 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately north-facing, shaded
Stone Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 61°F to 43°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 16 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
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
1-meter lidar measures about 109 feet of descent through Stone Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. The brink sits at about 961 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 77 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 30 feet in the 500 feet below. The falls face northwest and stay mostly shaded, with soft, even light all day.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 961 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 109 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northwest
- Mostly shaded, so the light stays soft and even all day.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
The falls are on Mill Creek off Stones Falls Road, south of Dansville. The crest is visible from a bridge on a side road off Stones Falls Road.
Get Directions on Google MapsElevation
955 feet above sea level
Coordinates
42.537012° N, -77.667494° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
Letchworth Farm Guesthouses
Hampton Inn Hornell
Letchworth Valley Campground Cabins
Best Western Maple City Inn
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Nearby Campground
Kanakadea Recreation Area
13.1 miles away · 0 sites
This recreation area is part of Almond Lake
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Wildlife
The area around Stone Falls is home to various wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals. Visitors should respect the natural habitat and avoid feeding animals.
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