Waterfall Hikes Near Hamilton, ON

721,053 residents
90 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hamilton? There are 90 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Hamilton. 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 43.2561°N, -79.8575°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hamilton

Today's Conditions

Live data from the Water Survey of Canada

Water Flow

86 of 90 gauged

85 of 86 waterfalls near Hamilton are flowing strongly today

Lower Ball's Falls Roaring Upper Ball's Falls Roaring West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Roaring Louth Falls Roaring Quarry Springs Falls Roaring Scenic Falls Strong Borer's Falls Strong Webster's Falls Strong Tew's Falls Strong Mountview Falls Strong Upper Princess Falls Strong Chedoke Falls Strong Upper Sanatorium Falls Strong Lower Sanatorium Cascade Strong Cliffview Falls Strong Lower Westcliffe Falls Strong Lower Princess Falls Strong Lower Cliffview Falls Strong Sydenham Falls Strong Romar Falls Strong Cataract Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Low Lynn River Falls Roaring 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 Strong Vinemount West Falls Strong Albion Falls Strong Devil's Punchbowl Falls Strong Felker's Falls Strong Taro Falls Strong Lower Punchbowl Falls Strong Dewitt Falls Strong Baby Albion Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Hannon Cascade Strong Billy Monkley Cascade Strong Billy Green Falls Strong Little Davis Falls Strong Glover's Falls Strong Centennial Falls Strong McNeilly Falls Strong McNeilly West Falls Strong Tallman East Falls Strong Vinemount East Falls Strong Lewis Road West Falls Strong Lewis Road East Falls Strong Pond Falls Strong Promontory Falls Strong Canterbury Falls Roaring Tiffany Falls Roaring Upper Mohawk Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Stephanie Falls Roaring Sherman Falls Roaring Little Canterbury Falls Roaring Old Dundas Road Falls Roaring Ancaster Heights Falls Roaring Upper Shaver Falls Roaring Shaver Falls Roaring Lower Little Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Lower Mill Falls Roaring Upper Mill Falls Roaring Mohawk Cascade Roaring 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 Victoria Falls Roaring Terra Cotta Falls Roaring Hilton Falls Roaring Devil's Creek Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via Water Survey of Canada

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Cloudy · 23°F

Tod 28°F Cloudy
Sat 23°F Cloudy
Sun 20°F Cloudy
Mon 23°F Cloudy Best
Tue 24°F Cloudy
Wed 29°F Light Drizzle
Thu 21°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Hamilton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Decew Falls Roaring · 0.3 m³/s 100th percentile
  2. 2 West Eighteen Mile Creek Falls Roaring · 0.8 m³/s 100th percentile
  3. 3 Victoria Falls Roaring · 6.0 m³/s 100th percentile
  4. 4 Louth Falls Roaring · 0.8 m³/s 100th percentile
  5. 5 Terra Cotta Falls Roaring · 5.3 m³/s 100th percentile
  6. 6 Hilton Falls Roaring · 1.1 m³/s 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hamilton (51 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.

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All 90 Waterfalls Near Hamilton

Ontario
Moderate
11.0 km 177 m
0.5 km away
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Drive Up
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0.5 km away
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Drive Up
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0.1 km away
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0.2 km Unknown
0.5 km away
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Easy
1.9 km Unknown
79.6 km away
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Easy
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Easy
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69.6 km away
In Iroquoia Heights
Ontario
Moderate
0.6 km Unknown
79.3 km away
Ontario
Easy
3.7 km 74 m
77.1 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.3 km 30 m
77.1 km away
Ontario
Easy
Unknown Unknown
1.8 km away
Ontario
Easy
3.7 km 25 m
69.3 km away
In Iroquoia Heights
Ontario
Moderate
7.4 km 121 m
In Iroquoia Heights
Ontario
Easy
1.0 km 30 m
2.1 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
1.3 km away
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km 84 m
1.2 km away
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Unknown
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73.6 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hamilton

Are there free waterfalls near Hamilton?

There are 86 free waterfalls near Hamilton, including Albion Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hamilton?

There are 51 easy waterfall hikes near Hamilton, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hamilton?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hamilton, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hamilton?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hamilton, including American Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hamilton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hamilton is Albion Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hamilton?

The tallest waterfall near Hamilton is Bridal Veil Falls at 55 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hamilton?

Yes, 86 waterfalls near Hamilton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hamilton?

The closest waterfall to Hamilton is Chedoke Falls, approximately 4.1 km away.

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